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#564 of 574 schools in SD
Whittier Middle School - 08
Middle School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
930 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier Middle School - 08 score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whittier Middle School - 08 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), 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
$73,945
Median home value
$244,800
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell Park Middle School - 47Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Arise Shelter Care - 71Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Summit Oaks-residential - 48Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry Middle School - 07Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 953 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #35 of 37
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whittier Middle School - 08 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier Middle School - 08
Whittier Middle School - 08 is a public middle school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 716 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier Middle School - 08
What grades does Whittier Middle School - 08 serve?
Whittier Middle School - 08 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whittier Middle School - 08?
Whittier Middle School - 08 has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Middle School - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Middle School - 08 is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier Middle School - 08 rank in SD?
Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks #564 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Whittier Middle School - 08's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Middle School - 08 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Whittier Middle School - 08?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Middle School - 08 has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whittier Middle School - 08 a charter school?
No, Whittier Middle School - 08 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier Middle School - 08 a Title I school?
No, Whittier Middle School - 08 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier Middle School - 08?
71.6% of students at Whittier Middle School - 08 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (605) 367-7620
- Area population (ZIP 57103)
- 35,282
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 57103; 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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