Watertown Intermediate School - 13

www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/intermediate-school

548 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Watertown Intermediate School, located at 601 11th St NE in Watertown, South Dakota, is a key component of the Watertown School District. Serving students in the middle elementary grades (typically spanning grades 3 through 5), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between early elementary education and the middle school years. The campus focuses on building foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills while encouraging students to become active participants in their own learning journey.

As part of the broader Watertown public school system, the institution emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates both core academic curriculum and opportunities for student development. The school works closely with families and the local community to maintain high academic standards and a welcoming school culture. For those seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the official website at [www.watertown.k12.sd.us](http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

548

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	18

White
464 (84.7 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.8 %)
Two or More
32 (5.8 %)
American Indian
18 (3.3 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Watertown School District 14-4
Phone:	(605)882-6355
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/intermediate-school
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 5 274

Grade 6 274