Whittier Middle School - 08

www.sf.k12.sd.us

704 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whittier Middle School, located at 930 E 6th St in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a public middle school serving students as part of the Sioux Falls School District. As a key educational institution in the area, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. It follows the district's broader mission of preparing students for success in high school and beyond by providing a comprehensive curriculum taught by experienced educators.

The school benefits from being part of a large, well-resourced district, which allows it to offer a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student support services. Whittier Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, encouraging students to explore their interests through clubs and elective courses while maintaining a focus on core academic standards. Families can find more detailed information regarding school calendars, staff directories, and district policies by visiting the official Sioux Falls School District website at [http://www.sf.k12.sd.us](http://www.sf.k12.sd.us).

704

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Middle School - 08
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	175
Black	193
Asian	45
Two or More	54
American Indian	49
Pacific Islander	2

Black
193 (27.4 %)
White
186 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
175 (24.9 %)
Two or More
54 (7.7 %)
American Indian
49 (7.0 %)
Asian
45 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)367-7620
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 223

Grade 7 238

Grade 8 243