Serving 61 students in grades 7-8, Dupree 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dupree Jr. High - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dupree Jr. High - 04's student population of 61 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dupree Jr. High - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupree Jr. High - 04 is 0.34, 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
#572 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
80%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
15%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
35%
9%
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 Dupree Jr. High - 04's ranking?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 is ranked #572 out of 616 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Dupree Jr. High - 04?
61 students attend Dupree Jr. High - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dupree Jr. High - 04 students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupree Jr. High - 04?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dupree Jr. High - 04 offer ?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupree Jr. High - 04 part of?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 is part of Dupree School District 64-2.
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