Groton Junior High School serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% 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 Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
American Indian
29%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Groton Junior High School?
7 students attend Groton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Groton Junior High School students are White, and 29% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Groton Junior High School?
Groton Junior High School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Groton Junior High School offer ?
Groton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Groton Junior High School part of?
Groton Junior High School is part of South Dakota School For The Blind & Visually Impaired School District.
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