Howard Jr. High - 05

500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 50 students in grades 7-8, Howard Jr. High - 05 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20% in SD
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard Jr. High - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Howard Jr. High - 05's student population of 50 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
50 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard Jr. High - 05 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Jr. High - 05 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#118 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-69%
43%
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50-59%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
98%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard Jr. High - 05's ranking?
Howard Jr. High - 05 is ranked #118 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Howard Jr. High - 05?
50 students attend Howard Jr. High - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Howard Jr. High - 05 students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Jr. High - 05?
Howard Jr. High - 05 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Howard Jr. High - 05 offer ?
Howard Jr. High - 05 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Howard Jr. High - 05 part of?
Howard Jr. High - 05 is part of Howard School District 48-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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