Serving 16 students in grades 7-8, Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 is ranked #127 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03?
16 students attend Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03?
Oldham-ramona 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 Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 part of?
Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03 is part of Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5.
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