For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 88 students in 57579, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in 57579, SD is White River Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 57579 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57579, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57579, SD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White River Middle School - 04
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
57579, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S 2nd And Brock St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 57579, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 57579, SD include White River Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in 57579?
1 public middle schools are located in 57579.
What is the racial composition of students in 57579?
57579 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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