Serving 160 students in grades 6-8, Winner Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Winner Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Winner Middle School - 02's student population of 160 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Winner Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winner Middle School - 02 is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
38%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Winner Middle School - 02's ranking?
Winner Middle School - 02 is ranked #399 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Winner Middle School - 02?
160 students attend Winner Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Winner Middle School - 02 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winner Middle School - 02?
Winner Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winner Middle School - 02 offer ?
Winner Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winner Middle School - 02 part of?
Winner Middle School - 02 is part of Winner School District 59-2.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025Good teachers and great school with the availability of many sports. Great facilities and a good music program. Overall, a very good school.Review Winner Middle School - 02. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Good teachers and great school with the availability of many sports. Great facilities and a good music program. Overall, a very good school.
Review Winner Middle School - 02. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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