Best Public Schools in Waubay, SD

Summary:

The city of Waubay, South Dakota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds, with varying levels of academic performance and economic challenges.

Among the standout schools in the area is Waubay Elementary - 02, which has consistently ranked highly in the state, earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This school boasts significantly above-average test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to the other schools in the Waubay School District 18-3. In contrast, Enemy Swim Day School stands out for its unique student population, with 100% of its students being Native American and a very high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 97.73%.

The racial makeup of the schools varies significantly, with Waubay High School - 01 and Waubay Middle School - 03 having a higher percentage of Native American students, while Waubay Elementary - 02 has a more diverse student population. The spending per student also varies, with the elementary and high school receiving more funding than the middle school. Overall, the data reveals both strengths and challenges within the Waubay school system, highlighting the need for continued support and improvement to ensure all students have access to a quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Enemy Swim Day School	Public	K-8	13525 446th Avenue	Waubay	57273	Day County	Enemy Swim Day School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(605) 947-4605	132	14	9.4	97.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Waubay Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	202 W School Rd	Waubay	57273	Day County	Waubay School District 18-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 947-4529	87	11	7.9	58.6%	49 (56.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (16.1%)	69.4	62^nd of 204 public elementary schools	69.6%		74.6	45^th of 202 public elementary schools	77.7%	17	80.0	43.8			57.5	80.0	43.8			62.5		$13,811	$2,030	$11,780
Waubay High School - 01	Public	9-12	202 W School Rd	Waubay	57273	Day County	Waubay School District 18-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 947-4529	64	6	11.3	60.9%	28 (43.8%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)												$13,109	$541	$12,568
Waubay Middle School - 03	Public	7-8	202 W School Rd	Waubay	57273	Day County	Waubay School District 18-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 947-4529	32	4	7.9	56.3%	21 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.4%)	18.5	130^th of 150 public middle schools	13.3%		7.5	139^th of 143 public middle schools	2.8%	9			50.0	22.2	33.3			33.3	11.1	20.0	22.2	$10,858	$185	$10,673

Cities Near Waubay

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Webster	10.14 mi	3	24^th
Summit	13.32 mi	3	104^th
Agency Village	19.21 mi	1
Florence	19.49 mi	3	114^th
Wilmot	22.62 mi	3	148^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.