Parker Jr. High - 03

335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 69 students in grades 7-8, Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 69 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Parker Jr. High - 03's student population of 69 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Jr. High - 03 is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#131 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
42%
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50-54%
51%
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40-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
87%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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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 Parker Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Parker Jr. High - 03 is ranked #131 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Parker Jr. High - 03?
69 students attend Parker Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parker Jr. High - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Jr. High - 03?
Parker Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Parker Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Jr. High - 03 part of?
Parker Jr. High - 03 is part of Parker School District 60-4.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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