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#540 of 574 schools in SD
Wilmot Middle School - 03
Middle School · Wilmot School District 54-7 · Wilmot, SD
A Wilmot School District 54-7 middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 100, Wilmot, SD 57279
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilmot Middle School - 03 score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilmot 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low206/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,453
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$647/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57279; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wilmot School District 54-7
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilmot Middle School - 03 is listed in Wilmot School District 54-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilmot Middle School - 03
Wilmot Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Wilmot, SD, part of Wilmot School District 54-7, serving approximately 53 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilmot Middle School - 03
What grades does Wilmot Middle School - 03 serve?
Wilmot Middle School - 03 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilmot Middle School - 03?
Wilmot Middle School - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Middle School - 03 is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilmot Middle School - 03 rank in SD?
Wilmot Middle School - 03 ranks #540 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Wilmot Middle School - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilmot Middle School - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Wilmot Middle School - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmot Middle School - 03 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wilmot Middle School - 03 a charter school?
No, Wilmot Middle School - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilmot Middle School - 03 a Title I school?
No, Wilmot Middle School - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilmot Middle School - 03?
54.7% of students at Wilmot 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Roberts County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (605) 938-4647
- Area population (ZIP 57279)
- 981
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.8
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 57279; 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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