Very Good
#144 of 574 schools in SD
Top 25% in state
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Middle School · Watertown School District 14-4 · Watertown, SD
A Watertown School District 14-4 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 11th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watertown Intermediate School - 13 score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watertown Intermediate School - 13 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watertown), 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
$64,809
Median home value
$223,600
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Watertown School District 14-4
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is listed in Watertown School District 14-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is a public middle school in Watertown, SD, part of Watertown School District 14-4, serving approximately 556 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watertown Intermediate School - 13
What grades does Watertown Intermediate School - 13 serve?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watertown Intermediate School - 13 rank in SD?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 ranks #144 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Watertown Intermediate School - 13's MySchoolScout rating?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Watertown Intermediate School - 13 a charter school?
No, Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watertown Intermediate School - 13 a Title I school?
No, Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
32.2% of students at Watertown Intermediate School - 13 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Codington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (605) 882-6355
- Area population (ZIP 57201)
- 26,375
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 57201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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