Serving 25 students in grades 6-8, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Oelrichs Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oelrichs, SD, covering approximately 562.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03's student population of 25 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 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 Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is 0.22, 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
#573 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
88%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
4%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oelrichs Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is ranked #573 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?
25 students attend Oelrichs Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 part of?
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is part of Oelrichs School District 23-3.
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