Serving 18 students in grades 7-8, Faith 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faith Jr. High - 06's student population of 18 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Faith 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 Faith Jr. High - 06 is 0.45, 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
#559 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
66%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faith Jr. High - 06's ranking?
Faith Jr. High - 06 is ranked #559 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Faith Jr. High - 06?
18 students attend Faith Jr. High - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Faith Jr. High - 06 students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faith Jr. High - 06?
Faith Jr. High - 06 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Faith Jr. High - 06 offer ?
Faith Jr. High - 06 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faith Jr. High - 06 part of?
Faith Jr. High - 06 is part of Faith School District 46-2.
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