Serving 101 students in grades 7-8, Custer Jr. High - 05 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Custer JH's attendance zone encompasses the entire Custer school district, covering approximately 1,205 square miles in Custer, SD. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 46 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Jr. High - 05's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Custer Jr. High - 05 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 Custer Jr. High - 05 is 0.22, 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
#328 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
American Indian
7%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
88%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #328 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Hill City Middle School - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Custer Jr. High - 05?
101 students attend Custer Jr. High - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Custer Jr. High - 05 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 13:1, which is higher than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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