Serving 51 students in grades 5-8, Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jones County Middle School - 04's student population of 51 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones County Middle School - 04 is 0.40, 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
#87 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
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 Jones County Middle School - 04's ranking?
Jones County Middle School - 04 is ranked #87 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Jones County Middle School - 04?
51 students attend Jones County Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jones County Middle School - 04 students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones County Middle School - 04?
Jones County Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jones County Middle School - 04 offer ?
Jones County Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones County Middle School - 04 part of?
Jones County Middle School - 04 is part of Jones County School District 37-3.
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