Serving 54 students in grades 7-8, Plankinton 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plankinton Jr. High - 03's student population of 54 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 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 Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is 0.43, 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
#382 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
31%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
69%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plankinton Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is ranked #382 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
54 students attend Plankinton Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Plankinton Jr. High - 03 students are White, and 31% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plankinton Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Plankinton Jr. High - 03 part of?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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