Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03's student population of 100 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 is 0.20, 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
#90 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 is ranked #90 out of 619 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03?
100 students attend Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 part of?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 is part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.
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