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Wakpala Middle School - 04
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
12250 SD Hwy 1806, Wakpala, SD 57658 · (605) 845-3040 · Part of Smee School District 15-3
Students
41
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Wakpala Middle School - 04
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18% since 2020
On the path
Where Wakpala kids come from and go next.
K–5Wakpala Elementary - 0295 students
6–8Wakpala Middle School - 04You are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts34.5%
State average 52.3%
Location
Directions ↗
12250 SD Hwy 1806, Wakpala
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 612
Grade 718
Grade 811
Enrollment over time
50’20
33’21
37’22
35’23
41’24
Down 18% since 2020.
Who goes here
American Indian/Alaska Native 93%White 2%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.