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#298 of 574 schools in SD
Watertown Middle School - 02
Middle School · Watertown School District 14-4 · Watertown, SD
A Watertown School District 14-4 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 730, Watertown, SD 57201
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watertown Middle School - 02 score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watertown Middle School - 02 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 13Car-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
- #5 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 Middle School - 02 is listed in Watertown School District 14-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watertown Middle School - 02
Watertown Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Watertown, SD, part of Watertown School District 14-4, serving approximately 587 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watertown Middle School - 02
What grades does Watertown Middle School - 02 serve?
Watertown Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Watertown Middle School - 02?
Watertown Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Middle School - 02 is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watertown Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Watertown Middle School - 02 ranks #298 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Watertown Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Watertown Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watertown Middle School - 02 has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watertown Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Watertown Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watertown Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Watertown Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watertown Middle School - 02?
27.9% of students at Watertown Middle School - 02 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Codington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (605) 882-6370
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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