Geddes Junior High School serves 12 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Geddes Community School District 11-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Geddes Junior High School?
12 students attend Geddes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Geddes Junior High School students are White, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geddes Junior High School?
Geddes Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Geddes Junior High School offer ?
Geddes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Geddes Junior High School part of?
Geddes Junior High School is part of Geddes Community School District 11-2.
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