Groton Junior High School (Closed 2023)

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 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
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American Indian
29%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Groton Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
71%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Groton Junior High School 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
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Groton Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?

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