Serving 48 students in grades 6-8, Rutland 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
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
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rutland School District 39-4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutland Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 is ranked #461 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?
30-39% 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 Rutland Jr. High - 03?
48 students attend Rutland Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rutland Jr. High - 03 students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutland Jr. High - 03?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rutland Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rutland Jr. High - 03 part of?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 is part of Rutland School District 39-4.
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