Serving 43 students in grades 7-8, Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks in the bottom 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 43 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highmore Jr. High - 03 is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highmore Jr. High - 03 is ranked #393 out of 636 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Highmore Jr. High - 03?
43 students attend Highmore Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Highmore Jr. High - 03 students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highmore Jr. High - 03?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highmore Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Highmore Jr. High - 03 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 43 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
