Serving 88 students in grades 6-8, Gregory Junior High - 04 ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gregory Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire Gregory, SD school district, encompassing approximately 515.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 29.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gregory Junior High - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gregory Junior High - 04's student population of 88 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Go learn. Go live. Go succeed. Go Gorillas!
School Rankings
Gregory Junior High - 04 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gregory Junior High - 04 is 0.34, 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
#199 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
80%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gregory Junior High - 04's ranking?
Gregory Junior High - 04 is ranked #199 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Gregory Junior High - 04?
88 students attend Gregory Junior High - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gregory Junior High - 04 students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gregory Junior High - 04?
Gregory Junior High - 04 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gregory Junior High - 04 offer ?
Gregory Junior High - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gregory Junior High - 04 part of?
Gregory Junior High - 04 is part of Gregory School District 26-4.
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