WESSINGTON SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH - 04

Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wessington Springs School District 36-2 school district, located in Wessington Springs, SD with about 37 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wessington Springs Junior High, located in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Wessington Springs School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students during their middle school years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its junior high students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and social responsibility within a supportive, community-centered atmosphere.

As part of a smaller, rural school system, Wessington Springs Junior High benefits from a close-knit environment where educators can provide personalized attention to individual student needs. The school remains committed to maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community, often utilizing its resources to offer diverse extracurricular and academic opportunities. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact details, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.wessingtonsprings.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 at (605) 539-9311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
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WESSINGTON SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH - 04 is a public Title I school in Wessington Springs, SD with about 37 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
37
Teachers:
3.63
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 37 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESSINGTON SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH - 04 is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%

Female
43.2%
Male
56.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.