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Parker Jr. High - 03

335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 72 students in grades 7-8, Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Parker Jr. High - 03's student population of 72 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Jr. High - 03 is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#131 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parker Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parker Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parker Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parker Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
93%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parker Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parker Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Parker Jr. High - 03 is ranked #131 out of 636 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Parker Jr. High - 03?
72 students attend Parker Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Parker Jr. High - 03 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Jr. High - 03?
Parker Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Parker Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Jr. High - 03 part of?
Parker Jr. High - 03 is part of Parker School District 60-4.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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