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Watertown Intermediate School - 13

601 11th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201Watertown School District 14-4 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
548
Students
Total enrolled
$12,432
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 15% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 548 students in grades 05–06 in Watertown, South Dakota.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,432 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is a large middle in Watertown, South Dakota, serving grades 05–06 with 548 students. The district invests $12,432 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Watertown Intermediate School - 13

548
Total Students
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution288 male · 260 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 171 students
Student Composition
85%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 467662001378

Academic Outcomes at Watertown Intermediate School - 13

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57201

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,432Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,432
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,470
Student Support$2,362
Administration$1,492
Operations$1,865
Other$1,243
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,432 spent per student, an estimated $5,507 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
49%
State government
34.2%
Local (property tax)
49.1%
Federal programs
16.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jefferson Elementary - 09Lincoln Elementary - 05McKinley Elementary - 06Roosevelt Elementary - 08
+1 more
↓
Middle
Watertown Middle School - 02
↓
High School
Watertown High School - 01
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyCodington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWatertown School District 14-4 →
Phone: (605)882-6355
NCES ID: 467662001378
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Watertown seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Watertown School District 14-4
High
Watertown High School - 01
1,220 students · 09–12
● 53 opp22% FRL
Mid
Watertown Middle School - 02
600 students · 07–08
● 53 opp26% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary - 09
361 students · KG–04
● 53 opp15% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary - 05
338 students · KG–04
● 53 opp19% FRL
Elem
McKinley Elementary - 06
234 students · PK–04
● 53 opp53% FRL
Elem
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
228 students · PK–04
● 53 opp57% FRL
Elem
Mellette Elementary - 07
212 students · KG–04
● 53 opp34% FRL
Other
Garfield Education Center - 14
50 students · PK–PK
● 53 opp6% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
601 11th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.