Serving 103 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Jr. High - 05's student population of 103 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.26, 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
#252 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Jr. High - 05's ranking?
Custer Jr. High - 05 is ranked #252 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Custer Jr. High - 05 often compared to?
Custer Jr. High - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Hill City Middle School - 04, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 by visitors of our site.
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?
103 students attend Custer Jr. High - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Custer Jr. High - 05 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer Jr. High - 05?
Custer Jr. High - 05 has a student ration of 15:1, 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?
Custer Jr. High - 05 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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