Serving 16 students in grades 7-8, Stickney Junior 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stickney School District 01-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% SD state average).
How many students attend Stickney Junior High - 03?
16 students attend Stickney Junior High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Stickney Junior High - 03 students are White.
What grades does Stickney Junior High - 03 offer ?
Stickney Junior High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Stickney Junior High - 03 part of?
Stickney Junior High - 03 is part of Stickney School District 01-2.
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