- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watertown, SD
Watertown Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Watertown Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 467662000718
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown Middle School - 02 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Dakota schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 78% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Middle School - 02 ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Watertown, SD.
School address
District: Watertown School District 14-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467662000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Watertown Middle School - 02 held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 467662000718 · Watertown, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 16:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students)
Watertown Middle School - 02 held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Watertown Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School - 01
1,222 students
- This school
Watertown Middle School - 02
575 students
- Watertown Inte
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
532 students
- Lincoln Elemen 361
Lincoln Elementary - 05
361 students
- Jefferson Elem 333
Jefferson Elementary - 09
333 students
- Mckinley Eleme 296
Mckinley Elementary - 06
296 students
What this shows Watertown Middle School - 02 reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown Middle School - 02 compares
Watertown Middle School - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 35% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Watertown Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown School District 14-4 reports $10,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown Intermediate School - 13 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Middle School - 02
How many students attend Watertown Middle School - 02?
Watertown Middle School - 02 has 575 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watertown, SD. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Middle School - 02 is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watertown Middle School - 02?
18.8% of students at Watertown Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Watertown Middle School - 02 is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Watertown, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown Middle School - 02?
Watertown Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watertown Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Middle School - 02 ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Watertown, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?
Besides Watertown Middle School - 02, Watertown School District 14-4 also operates Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students), Watertown Intermediate School - 13 (532 students), and Lincoln Elementary - 05 (361 students). See the Watertown School District 14-4 district page for the complete list.