Howard Jr. High - 05

Howard Jr. High - 05 serves 70 students in grades 6-8 in the small town of Howard, South Dakota. This middle school stands out academically, earning a 7.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 93rd out of 586 schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among South Dakota schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1 and just 4 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains relatively small class sizes that can foster personalized attention. Academic performance is solid, with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 59% meeting standards in mathematics across the middle school grades. The school serves a working-class rural community where the median household income is $53,125 and median home values are $92,400.

About 13% of families in the area live below the poverty line, while 12% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. Howard Jr.

High - 05 operates in South Dakota's remote rural landscape, providing education to students in Miner County's agricultural heartland where small-town values and close-knit community connections shape the educational experience.

With an enrollment of 70 students, Howard Jr. High - 05 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Howard Jr. High - 05 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.