Irene Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Irene Junior High School serves 28 students in grades 7-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
96%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Irene Junior High School?
28 students attend Irene Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Irene Junior High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irene Junior High School?
Irene Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irene Junior High School offer ?
Irene Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Irene Junior High School part of?
Irene Junior High School is part of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.

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