Serving 42 students in grades 7-8, Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04's ranking?
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 is ranked #89 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04?
42 students attend Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04?
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 offer ?
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 part of?
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