Serving 101 students in grades 7-8, Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks in the top 50% 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 is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Jr. High - 05 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Custer Jr. High - 05?
101 students attend Custer Jr. High - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Custer Jr. High - 05 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer Jr. High - 05?
Custer Jr. High - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer Jr. High - 05 offer ?
Custer Jr. High - 05 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Jr. High - 05 part of?
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