Serving 16 students in grades 6-8, Grant-deuel Junior High - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grant-Deuel School District 25-3
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
How many students attend Grant-deuel Junior High - 03?
16 students attend Grant-deuel Junior High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Grant-deuel Junior High - 03 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant-deuel Junior High - 03?
Grant-deuel Junior High - 03 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grant-deuel Junior High - 03 offer ?
Grant-deuel Junior High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grant-deuel Junior High - 03 part of?
Grant-deuel Junior High - 03 is part of Grant-Deuel School District 25-3.
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