Serving 5 students in grades 7-8, Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eagle Butte Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,645.9 square miles in Eagle Butte, SD. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 22 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 48.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06's student population of 5 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 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 Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 is 0.73, 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
#605 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
20%
9%
White
40%
66%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
23%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06's ranking?
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 is ranked #605 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06?
5 students attend Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Asian, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06?
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 offer ?
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 part of?
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 is part of Eagle Butte School District 20-1.
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