Serving 532 students in grades 5-6, Watertown Intermediate School - 13 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 41% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watertown Intermediate School - 13's student population of 532 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 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 Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is 0.36, 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
#349 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
White
79%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown Intermediate School - 13's ranking?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is ranked #349 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
532 students attend Watertown Intermediate School - 13.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Watertown Intermediate School - 13 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Watertown Intermediate School - 13 offer ?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watertown Intermediate School - 13 part of?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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