White Lake Middle School - 03

White Lake School District 01-3
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
30 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
White Lake Junior High, located in White Lake, South Dakota, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As part of the White Lake School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal development of middle-school-aged students. Being situated in a small town, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes, allowing for more individualized attention and a supportive learning culture.

The school’s mission is centered on preparing students for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families and stakeholders, providing updates on academic programs and local initiatives. Overall, White Lake Junior High plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to provide quality education in a rural setting, focusing on both scholastic achievement and the character development of its student body.
30
Total Students
2.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    27 (90.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (6.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (3.3 %)
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: White Lake School District 01-3
Phone: (605)249-2251
Website: http://www.whitelake.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 10
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio