Highmore Jr. High - 03

415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 35 students in grades 7-8, Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks in the bottom 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Highmore Jr. High - 03's student population of 35 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
35 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highmore Jr. High - 03 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#393 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highmore Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highmore Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highmore Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
11%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highmore Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highmore Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 is ranked #393 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Highmore Jr. High - 03?
35 students attend Highmore Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highmore Jr. High - 03 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highmore Jr. High - 03?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highmore Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Highmore Jr. High - 03 part of?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 is part of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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