Serving 208 students in grades 6-8, Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chamberlain Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chamberlain, SD, encompassing approximately 929.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 18.4 miles and the furthest edge located 30.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 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 Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 is 0.61, which is more 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
#528 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
38%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cubs colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chamberlain Jr. High - 02's ranking?
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 is ranked #528 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Chamberlain Jr. High - 02?
208 students attend Chamberlain Jr. High - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chamberlain Jr. High - 02?
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 offer ?
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 part of?
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 is part of Chamberlain School District 07-1.
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