C
Below Average
52/100

Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 1425 Cedar St, Sturgis, SD 57785
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in South Dakota
Growth
C
Students gain 0.78 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
485
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.78 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+1 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White59%46%reading -1 pts, math -6 pts46th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +12 pts, math +2 pts67th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native30%10%reading +12 pts, math +0 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +21 pts, math +13 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1425 Cedar St
City Sturgis
ZIP Code 57785
District 4669930
NCES School ID 466993000653
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57785

Understanding the community around Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,146
Per Capita Income $31,506
Poverty Rate 3.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $225,800
Median Rent $782
Owner-Occupied 69.5%
Renter-Occupied 30.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Two or More Races 4.3%
American Indian 3.3%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 485
Teachers (FTE) 31.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 has 485 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 serve?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 receive per student?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 receives $10,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 in 57785 ▼
Avg Home Value
$390,392
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
30.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026