Serving 30 students in grades 7-8, Plankinton 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plankinton Jr. High - 03's student population of 30 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Plankinton Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is ranked #522 out of 619 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?
11-19% 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 Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
30 students attend Plankinton Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Plankinton Jr. High - 03 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plankinton Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plankinton Jr. High - 03 part of?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.
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