Serving 66 students in grades 6-8, Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sully Buttes Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Onida, SD, covering approximately 1,224.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 17.8 miles and the furthest edge located 33.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 is 0.32, 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
#147 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
White
82%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sully Buttes Middle School - 06's ranking?
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 is ranked #147 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sully Buttes Middle School - 06?
66 students attend Sully Buttes Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sully Buttes Middle School - 06?
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 offer ?
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 part of?
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 is part of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3.
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