Serving 60 students in grades 6-8, Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 60 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03's ranking?
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 is ranked #530 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03?
60 students attend Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03?
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 offer ?
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 60 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
