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Winner Middle School - 02

431 E 7th St, Winner, SD 57580Winner School District 59-2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
160
Students
Total enrolled
$13,360
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 160 students in grades 06–08 in Winner, South Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,360 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Winner Middle School - 02 is a small middle in Winner, South Dakota, serving grades 06–08 with 160 students. The district invests $13,360 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Winner Middle School - 02

160
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution88 male · 72 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 65 students
Student Composition
62%
34%
Asian1%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black1%
Native American34%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 467971000782

Academic Outcomes at Winner Middle School - 02

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57580

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,360Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,360
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,878
Student Support$2,538
Administration$1,603
Operations$2,004
Other$1,336
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,360 spent per student, an estimated $5,919 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
46%
State government
24.8%
Local (property tax)
45.6%
Federal programs
29.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
Winner Elementary - 04
↓
High School
Winner High School - 01
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyTripp County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWinner School District 59-2 →
Phone: (605)842-8125
NCES ID: 467971000782
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Winner seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Winner School District 59-2
Elem
Winner Elementary - 04
444 students · PK–05
● 58 opp42% FRL
High
Winner High School - 01
210 students · 09–12
● 58 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
431 E 7th St, Winner, SD 57580
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.