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Warner Middle School - 03

Public Grades 6-8

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 98% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Warner Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school in Warner, South Dakota, serving 73 students in grades 6-8. Despite its modest size, the school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, demonstrating exceptional academic performance and efficient resource utilization.

The school's students have shown remarkable proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. This academic excellence extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, white, and low-income students, suggesting a strong focus on equity and inclusion. Additionally, Warner Middle School - 03 maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, further contributing to its success. With a low spending per student and a small student-teacher ratio, the school effectively utilizes its resources to support student learning.

In comparison to nearby schools, such as Northwestern Middle School - 02 and Holgate Middle School - 02, Warner Middle School - 03 stands out for its exceptional academic performance and efficient resource allocation. The school's success could serve as a model for other small, rural schools in South Dakota and beyond, demonstrating that it is possible to achieve exceptional outcomes through a focus on equity, efficient resource utilization, and a commitment to student success.

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,561

Per pupil spending ?

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

110 1st Ave SW
Warner, SD 57479

(605) 225-6194

District: Warner School District 06-5

Students who attend Warner Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Warner High School - 01

Feeder schools for Warner Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Warner Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (72% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of South Dakota middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg81%

South Dakota avg47%

6^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 147Warner School District 06-5 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	88.2	6 of 246	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	5 of 147	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	1 of 150	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	2 of 143	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.3	1 of 145	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	88.6	3 of 149	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	79.3	19 of 147	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	86.1	7 of 146	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	54.7	59 of 147	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.8	24 of 145	83.4%	★★★★☆
2013	81.0	8 of 145	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	68.3	41 of 146	71.9%	★★★★☆
2011	64.6	51 of 140	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.3	24 of 139	82.7%	★★★★☆
2009	72.5	24 of 139	82.7%	★★★★☆
2008	73.4	20 of 136	85.3%	★★★★☆
2007	77.0	13 of 136	90.4%	★★★★★
2006	68.6	35 of 141	75.2%	★★★★☆
2005	64.5	47 of 136	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	59.8	57 of 134	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2003	68.3	27 of 133	79.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	15 of 229	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	81.1	9 of 107	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	1 of 112	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	1 of 102	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	95.7	1 of 113	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	83.7	5 of 107	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	76.7	13 of 99	86.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	94.6	3 of 187	98.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	3 of 233	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	2 of 115	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	86.1	7 of 116	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	6 of 104	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	85.9	7 of 115	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	4 of 110	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	72.6	20 of 111	82.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	90.6	5 of 115	95.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	55 of 181	69.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	10 of 230	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	85.8	8 of 132	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	2 of 136	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.4	3 of 132	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	1 of 136	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	86.8	7 of 136	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	74.3	24 of 131	81.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)70th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+25 vs state

Science75%+32 vs state

Mathematics67%+24 vs state

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Schools Near Warner Middle School - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
Warner Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	110 1st Ave SW	Warner	57479	Brown County	Warner School District 06-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 225-6194	83	5	17.1	9.6%	76 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	88.2	6^th of 246 public middle schools	97.6%		91.6	5^th of 147 public middle schools	96.6%	1	75.9	69.2	82.1	75.9	65.5	65.4	71.4	67.5	75.0	$9,561	$31	$9,530
Simmons Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	1300 S 3rd St	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 725-7900	464	31	14.9	48.5%	288 (62.1%)	13 (2.8%)	51 (11.0%)	25 (5.4%)	41 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	44 (9.5%)	53.4	120^th of 246 public middle schools	51.2%		45.3	88^th of 147 public middle schools	40.1%	32	40.9	45.8	47.7	44.8	40.3	41.7	49.7	43.9	34.2	$11,702	$325	$11,377
Holgate Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	2200 N Dakota St	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 725-7700	497	34	14.4	31.2%	376 (75.7%)	6 (1.2%)	30 (6.0%)	17 (3.4%)	25 (5.0%)	5 (1.0%)	38 (7.6%)	67.5	65^th of 246 public middle schools	73.6%		69.7	32^nd of 147 public middle schools	78.2%	33	52.1	71.1	62.4	61.5	45.6	63.8	44.4	50.7	34.8	$11,438	$325	$11,114
Northwestern Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	221 3rd St	Mellette	57461	Spink County	Northwestern Area School District 56-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 887-3467	56	4	12.5	16.1%	50 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	71.4	48^th of 246 public middle schools	80.5%		79.3	21^st of 147 public middle schools	85.7%	27	68.8	68.0	62.5	66.7	75.0	40.0	31.3	47.4	56.3	$12,403	$101	$12,302
iSucceed Middle School - 93	Public, Virtual	6-8	221 3rd St	Mellette	57461	Spink County	Northwestern Area School District 56-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(605) 887-3467	7	0	36.8		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	25.6	192^nd of 246 public middle schools	22.0%					(n/a)		100.0	0.0	33.3		33.3	0.0	11.1	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Warner Middle School - 03

What high school do graduates of Warner Middle School - 03 attend?

Students who attend Warner Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Warner High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Warner Middle School - 03?

Students at Warner Middle School - 03 are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Warner Middle School - 03 a good school?

Yes! Warner Middle School - 03 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Warner Middle School - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 83 students attended Warner Middle School - 03.

What district is Warner Middle School - 03 in?

Warner School District 06-5

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