Serving 75 students in grades 6-8, Howard Jr. High - 05 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Howard Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire Howard school district in Howard, SD, encompassing approximately 531.3 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.9 miles.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Howard Jr. High - 05's student population of 75 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Howard Jr. High - 05 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Jr. High - 05 is 0.15, 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
#71 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Howard Jr. High - 05's ranking?
Howard Jr. High - 05 is ranked #71 out of 619 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Howard Jr. High - 05?
75 students attend Howard Jr. High - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Howard Jr. High - 05 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard Jr. High - 05?
Howard Jr. High - 05 has a student ration of 15:1, 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 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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