B
Good
75/100

Wagner Middle School - 03

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 101 Walnut Ave SW, Wagner, SD 57380
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in South Dakota
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.31 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in South Dakota for growth

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

75
Repit Score
out of 100
274
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.31 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 95th percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 1% 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 −53 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 proficiency48% (−5 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−13 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
White82%57%reading +22 pts, math +5 pts93rd percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native32%17%reading +14 pts, math +7 pts65th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +1 pts, math -7 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +13 pts, math +6 pts66th 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 101 Walnut Ave SW
City Wagner
ZIP Code 57380
District 4675420
NCES School ID 467542000942
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57380

Understanding the community around Wagner Middle School - 03 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,583
Per Capita Income $26,911
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%
High School or Higher 86.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $147,600
Median Rent $710
Owner-Occupied 67.7%
Renter-Occupied 32.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wagner Middle School - 03.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 55.8%
White 32.1%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 274
Teachers (FTE) 20.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wagner Middle School - 03?
Wagner Middle School - 03 has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Wagner Middle School - 03?
Wagner Middle School - 03 has 274 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Wagner Middle School - 03 serve?
Wagner Middle School - 03 serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wagner Middle School - 03 receive per student?
Wagner Middle School - 03 receives $25,608 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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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