Serving 52 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dupree Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire Dupree, SD school district, encompassing approximately 1,507.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 21.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 42 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupree Jr. High - 04's student population of 52 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Pride and Concern = Success
School Rankings
Dupree 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 Dupree Jr. High - 04 is 0.19, 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
#594 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
90%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
4%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
35%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupree Jr. High - 04's ranking?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 is ranked #594 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dupree Jr. High - 04?
52 students attend Dupree Jr. High - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dupree Jr. High - 04 students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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