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Whittier Middle School - 08

Public | 6-8 | 923 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted August 10, 2009

WMS was a great experience for my child. The teachers there are some of the very best in Sioux Falls.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2008

Whittier is the best school ever. The teachers are awesome, and very kind. And the students are very well behaved, and know how to act around others. I love the school, and enjoy visiting it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 31, 2005

I have been so impressed with the staff and administration at WMS! I would stack WMS students up against any other middle school, as I know the students would out perform every time! The students show such pride in thier school and extra circular activities.....you can feel it and see it in them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2005

I think this school is very diverse, in fact i think that this is the most diverse school in sioux falls! the teachers are fairly good and students enjoy themselves at school, and are willing to work hard for activities such as wolverine club, their after school program is also very good too.
—Submitted by A. T., a student


Posted April 25, 2004

Wonderful school, and staff. The staff really cares about the students and they are willing to help them succeed. There are many opportunities for student involvement, and they have a wonderful after school program. The PTSA at Whittier is a valuable asset as well, they do a fine job providing funds and things that the normal school budget can't.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2003

Whittier Middle School is a school where students are valued as individuals and teachers and staff work together to help all students succeed.
—Submitted by S. Thoen, a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

306 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

306 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

324 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female61%
Male68%
Black48%
Asian53%
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native American57%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners22%
Migrant25%

Reading

All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Black57%
Asian47%
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native American82%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners14%
Migrant16%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native American72%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners12%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female61%
Male69%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
Native American61%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners16%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
Black52%
Asian69%
Hispanic70%
Native American78%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learners24%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female66%
Male70%
Black46%
Asian23%
Hispanic56%
Native American73%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners16%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The Dakota STEP is standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 66% 81%
Black 14% 2%
Hispanic 10% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 12%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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930 East 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
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Phone: (605) 367-7620

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