Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
375 Ash St SE
Wolsey, SD 57384
83 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wolsey-Wessington Middle School, located in Wolsey, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the surrounding rural community. Operating as part of the Wolsey-Wessington School District, the middle school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing extracurricular opportunities designed to help students transition effectively from their elementary years toward the challenges of high school.

The institution prides itself on maintaining a supportive, close-knit atmosphere characteristic of small-town South Dakota education. By focusing on individualized attention and community involvement, Wolsey-Wessington Middle School strives to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become contributing members of their local community. Through its commitment to character development and standard-based learning, the school remains a cornerstone for families residing within the district.
83
Total Students
5.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    70 (84.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (10.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.2 %)
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: Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
Phone: (605)883-4221
Website: http://www.wolsey-wessington.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 33
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 28
Gender Ratio