Oldham-Ramona Junior High - 03

Oldham-Ramona Junior High - 03 is a small public school in Ramona, South Dakota, serving grades 7-8 with just 16 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year. This school has consistently outperformed both the Oldham - Ramona School District and the state of South Dakota on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 53.34% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to lower district and state averages.

Oldham-Ramona Junior High - 03 stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7:1 to 11.7:1 in recent years, significantly lower than the typical 14:1 ratio in South Dakota. The school also has a relatively high spending per student, at $14,636 in 2020-2021 and $13,597 in 2019-2020, above the state average of around $12,000 per student. However, the school has experienced declining enrollment, from 21 students in 2020-2021 to only 16 in 2022-2023, which could be a concern for its long-term viability.

While the data does not include information about nearby schools for comparison, the available information suggests that Oldham-Ramona Junior High - 03 is a high-performing school with a strong focus on academic achievement. The school's low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending may contribute to its success, but the declining enrollment and fluctuating free and reduced lunch rates indicate that the school may be facing some challenges as well.