Serving 53 students in grades 6-8, Lemmon Jr. High - 06 ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lemmon Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lemmon, SD, spanning approximately 1,647.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 25.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 46.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemmon Jr. High - 06's student population of 53 students has grown by 43% 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
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemmon Jr. High - 06 is 0.21, 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
#413 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cowboys And Cowgirls
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemmon Jr. High - 06's ranking?
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 is ranked #413 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lemmon Jr. High - 06?
53 students attend Lemmon Jr. High - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lemmon Jr. High - 06 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemmon Jr. High - 06?
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lemmon Jr. High - 06 offer ?
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lemmon Jr. High - 06 part of?
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 is part of Lemmon School District 52-4.
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