Serving 58 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 6-8
Enrollment: 58 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 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 Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 is 0.27, 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.
What is Sully Buttes Middle School - 06's ranking?
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 is ranked #136 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?
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?
58 students attend Sully Buttes Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sully Buttes Middle School - 06?
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 10:1, 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
What school district is Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 58 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
