Wagner Middle School - 03

Wagner Community School District 11-4
101 Walnut Ave SW
Wagner, SD 57380
264 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Wagner Middle School, located in Wagner, South Dakota, is part of the Wagner Community School District 11-4. The school serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the region, focusing on providing a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By prioritizing core academic subjects, the school aims to foster critical thinking, literacy, and mathematical proficiency while preparing students for the challenges of their upcoming secondary school years.

Beyond academics, the school reflects the values of its local community, placing an emphasis on student growth and engagement. Wagner Middle School offers various extracurricular opportunities designed to help students explore their interests, develop social skills, and build character. Through its commitment to the success of each student, the school strives to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and community participation.
264
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
107.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    155 (58.7 %)
  • White
    80 (30.3 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.5 %)
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: Wagner Community School District 11-4
Phone: (605)384-3913
Website: http://www.wagner.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 283
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5 64
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 60
Gender Ratio