Below Average

#448 of 574 schools in SD

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03

Middle School · Oelrichs School District 23-3

PO Box 65, Oelrichs, SD 57763

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

4.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

4.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#448 of 574

In Oelrichs

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#3 of 3

Oelrichs School District 23-3

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Read rating Nearby schools

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Middle School in Oelrichs · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Oelrichs Jr. High - 03

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is a public middle school in Oelrichs, SD, part of Oelrichs School District 23-3. Oelrichs Jr.

High - 03 serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts below SD schools

4.8

This school 4.8 · Below Average
SD avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress6.9Average40%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

View breakdown

Years of Data13

Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics2.5Needs Improvement35%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

View breakdown

Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-13.8 pts

Adjusted Percentile8th

Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

View breakdown

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Per-Pupil Spending$24,250

Chronic Absenteeism86.7%

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 — Students at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 19.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 24.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

24.5%

ELA

24.5%

2010

Math

24.5%

ELA

75%

2011

Math

30%

ELA

49.5%

2012

Math

24.5%

ELA

24.5%

2014

Math

24.5%

ELA

24.5%

2015

Math

24.5%

ELA

24.5%

2016

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2017

Math

24.5%

ELA

24.5%

2018

Math

15%

ELA

15%

2019

Math

15%

ELA

15%

2020*

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2021*

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2022

Math

10%

ELA

10%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.

How Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 Compares

See how Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

4.8/10

22th percentile in SD

Academic

2.5/10

Needs Improvement

Growth

6.9/10

Average

Environment

4.6/10

Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

100%

Teaching Staff

10:1 student-teacher ratio

3 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

86.7%

Location

PO Box 65, Oelrichs, SD 57763

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 27.4 miles away, in nearby Chadron), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 (rated 6.0/10, 21.3 miles away, in nearby Hot Springs), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oelrichs, see our Oelrichs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

16 within 37.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 Oelrichs	0.0 mi	44	5.2
Oelrichs High School - 01 Oelrichs	0.0 mi	38	5.6
BETHESDA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hot Springs	21.1 mi	13	—
Hot Springs High School - 01 Hot Springs	21.3 mi	228	5.1
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 Hot Springs	21.3 mi	179	6.0
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 Hot Springs	21.5 mi	332	5.2
PRAIRIE VIEW ADVENTIST SCHOOL Chadron	26.4 mi	4	—
CHADRON INTERMEDIATE Chadron	26.2 mi	121	6.5
CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL Chadron	27.4 mi	291	7.5
CHADRON PRIMARY Chadron	27.4 mi	306	4.5
CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Chadron	27.6 mi	253	7.4
Isna Wica Owayawa Oglala	23.3 mi	272	6.3
CRAWFORD HIGH SCHOOL Crawford	35.6 mi	75	6.5
CRAWFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crawford	35.6 mi	94	7.9
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS Chadron	36.7 mi	36	6.4
Red Shirt School - 04 Batesland	37.6 mi	49	3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57763 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,607

Median Home Value

$114,700

Median Rent

$939/mo

Population

336

College Educated

41.3%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Median Age

50.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 Plankinton, SD	30	4.4
Langford Area Middle School - 03 Langford, SD	41	5.8
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 Roscoe, SD	32	5.9
Herreid Middle School - 03 Herreid, SD	32	5.9
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 Sioux Falls, SD	30	6.2
Deubrook Jr. High - 02 White, SD	42	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oelrichs Jr. High - 03

What grades does Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 serve?

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?

The student-teacher ratio at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 rank in SD?

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 ranks #448 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Oelrichs Jr. High - 03's MySchoolScout rating?

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 a charter school?

No, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 a Title I school?

No, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?

100.0% of students at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.