Summary
White Lake Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in White Lake, South Dakota, with just 23 students. The school is part of the White Lake School District 01-3, which is ranked 109 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, White Lake Middle School - 03 consistently performs below the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 17.85% in ELA, 25% in Math, and 30% in Science, compared to the state averages of 50.93%, 43.49%, and 42.51%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 5th out of 147 middle schools in 2017-2018 to 190th out of 246 in 2024-2025. Compared to nearby schools, White Lake Middle School - 03 lags behind Kimball Middle School - 04, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in all subject areas.
The school faces other challenges as well. It has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.52% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Additionally, White Lake Middle School - 03 has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.3% to 20.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $10,637 to $16,762 per student in recent years, it has a low student-teacher ratio, which may indicate a need for more resources and support for students.
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