Serving 18 students in grades 7-8, Bison Jr. High - 04 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bison Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bison school district, covering approximately 1,334 square miles around the city of Bison, SD. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 19.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 41.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bison Jr. High - 04's student population of 18 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bison Jr. High - 04 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 Bison Jr. High - 04 is 0.30, 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
#448 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
83%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bison Jr. High - 04's ranking?
Bison Jr. High - 04 is ranked #448 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bison Jr. High - 04?
18 students attend Bison Jr. High - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bison Jr. High - 04 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bison Jr. High - 04?
Bison Jr. High - 04 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bison Jr. High - 04 offer ?
Bison Jr. High - 04 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bison Jr. High - 04 part of?
Bison Jr. High - 04 is part of Bison School District 52-1.
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