Serving 62 students in grades 7-8, Parkston Jr. High - 05 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkston Jr. High - 05's student population of 62 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkston Jr. High - 05 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkston Jr. High - 05 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkston Jr. High - 05's ranking?
Parkston Jr. High - 05 is ranked #388 out of 616 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Parkston Jr. High - 05?
62 students attend Parkston Jr. High - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Parkston Jr. High - 05 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkston Jr. High - 05?
Parkston Jr. High - 05 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parkston Jr. High - 05 offer ?
Parkston Jr. High - 05 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Parkston Jr. High - 05 part of?
Parkston Jr. High - 05 is part of Parkston School District 33-3.
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