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#334 of 574 schools in SD
Wagner Middle School - 03
Middle School · Wagner Community School District 11-4 · Wagner, SD
A Wagner Community School District 11-4 middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Walnut Ave SW, Wagner, SD 57380
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wagner Middle School - 03 score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wagner Middle School - 03 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wagner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,309
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wagner Community School District 11-4
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wagner Middle School - 03 is listed in Wagner Community School District 11-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wagner Middle School - 03
Wagner Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Wagner, SD, part of Wagner Community School District 11-4, serving approximately 274 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wagner Middle School - 03
What grades does Wagner Middle School - 03 serve?
Wagner Middle School - 03 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wagner Middle School - 03?
Wagner Middle School - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagner Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagner Middle School - 03 is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wagner Middle School - 03 rank in SD?
Wagner Middle School - 03 ranks #334 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Wagner Middle School - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Wagner Middle School - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wagner Middle School - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wagner Middle School - 03 has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wagner Middle School - 03 a charter school?
No, Wagner Middle School - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wagner Middle School - 03 a Title I school?
No, Wagner Middle School - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wagner Middle School - 03?
100.0% of students at Wagner Middle School - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Charles Mix County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (605) 384-3913
- Area population (ZIP 57380)
- 3,335
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57380; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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