Serving 83 students in grades 7-8, Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Jr. High - 05's student population of 83 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Jr. High - 05 is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
83%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Jr. High - 05's ranking?
Custer Jr. High - 05 is ranked #218 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Custer Jr. High - 05 often compared to?
Custer Jr. High - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Hill City Middle School - 04, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Custer Jr. High - 05?
83 students attend Custer Jr. High - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Custer Jr. High - 05 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer Jr. High - 05?
Custer Jr. High - 05 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer Jr. High - 05 offer ?
Custer Jr. High - 05 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Jr. High - 05 part of?
Custer Jr. High - 05 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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