Summary:
There is only one middle school located in zip code 57580 - Winner Middle School - 02, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Winner School District 59-2. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency, with declining rankings over the past few years. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and alignment with the overall low-performing district.
Winner Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of 160 students and a free/reduced lunch rate of 37.5%. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 40.4%, compared to the state average of 50.93%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 19.87%, compared to the state average of 43.49%. The school's Science proficiency rate for 8th grade was 32.65%, also below the state average of 42.51%. This consistent underperformance has led to the school's ranking dropping from 122 out of 150 South Dakota middle schools in 2022-2023 to 174 out of 246 in 2024-2025.
The high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% at Winner Middle School - 02 is a significant concern, as it may be contributing to the low academic performance. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $10,769 is higher than the state average, but this does not seem to be translating into improved outcomes. The school's performance is closely aligned with the overall low-performing status of the Winner School District 59-2, which is ranked 117 out of 147 districts in South Dakota and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
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