Rutland Jr. High - 03 (Closed 2023)

102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 48 students in grades 6-8, Rutland Jr. High - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% 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 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
#478 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rutland 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.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rutland 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 Rutland 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
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rutland Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
98%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rutland Jr. High - 03 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rutland Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rutland Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Rutland School District 39-4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rutland Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 is ranked #478 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rutland Jr. High - 03?
48 students attend Rutland Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rutland Jr. High - 03 students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutland Jr. High - 03?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rutland Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutland Jr. High - 03 part of?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 is part of Rutland School District 39-4.

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