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Eagle Butte Junior High - 06

Public Grades 7-8

231^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 6% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, part of the Eagle Butte School District 20-1. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota middle schools over the past decade, with low performance on state assessments across all subject areas.

Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 has struggled with extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 20.2% to 81.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $27,077 to $29,596 in recent years, the school's performance remains significantly below the state average. The student-teacher ratio at the school is quite low, ranging from 0.8 to 2.4 students per teacher, suggesting that the school has a relatively high level of staffing resources.

The data suggests that Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes and addressing equity concerns. The school's persistent low performance, high chronic absenteeism, and resource allocation questions highlight the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement and student support. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and exploring alternative strategies for improving student outcomes should be a priority for the school and district.

Students ?

1.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,973

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625

(605) 964-7841

District: Eagle Butte School District 20-1

Students who attend Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 usually attend:

High:

Eagle Butte High School - 01

Feeder schools for Eagle Butte Junior High - 06:

Elementary:	Eagle Butte Primary - 02
	Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.0%

Asian:

20.0%

Hispanic:

20.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2011 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 1 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (6% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (81% vs 20% South Dakota)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school6%

District avg6%

South Dakota avg47%

231^st of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Eagle Butte School District 20-1

147^th of 147Eagle Butte School District 20-1 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	9.8	231 of 246	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.3	149 of 150	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	0.8	149 of 149	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.5	143 of 147	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	2.6	141 of 146	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	1.9	141 of 147	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	4.1	137 of 145	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.5	141 of 145	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	3.9	141 of 146	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	6.6	135 of 140	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	1.9	134 of 139	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.5	135 of 139	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	0.5	134 of 136	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	1.4	132 of 136	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	1.3	135 of 141	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	0.8	133 of 136	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	1.0	131 of 134	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2003	0.3	133 of 133	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	9.8	37 of 39	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	11.3	211 of 229	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.1	111 of 112	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.3	96 of 99	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	32.4	39 of 47	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	18.8	111 of 117	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	31.7	22 of 29	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	15.3	175 of 187	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.2	69 of 70	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	4.6	79 of 79	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.6	67 of 71	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	10.8	212 of 233	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.4	110 of 111	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	12.9	103 of 115	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	29.0	89 of 111	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	27 of 27	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	13.4	28 of 29	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.2	26 of 30	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	28.5	146 of 181	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.4	30 of 32	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)24th percentile+18 vs school

Native American (2025)20th percentile+14 vs school

Special Education (2025)19th percentile+13 vs school

Foster Care (2025)17th percentile+11 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)10th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)9th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)8th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)6th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)5th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)5th percentile~ school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts7%-44 vs state

Mathematics5%-38 vs state

Science4%-38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eagle Butte Junior High - 06	Public	7-8	672 Main St	Eagle Butte	57625	Dewey County	Eagle Butte School District 20-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 964-7841	5	4	1.2		2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	231^st of 246 public middle schools	6.1%					(n/a)	7.4	5.9	6.7	7.4	2.9	5.4	4.4	$28,973	$5,278	$23,695
E.A.G.L.E. Center - 09	Public	5-8	E St	Eagle Butte	57625	Dewey County	Eagle Butte School District 20-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 964-8773	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	10.8	228^th of 246 public middle schools	7.3%					(n/a)	25.0	0.0	9.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dupree Junior High - 04	Public	7-8	127 B St	Dupree	57623	Ziebach County	Dupree School District 64-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 365-5140	52	5	11.3	100.0%	2 (3.8%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	11.3	226^th of 246 public middle schools	8.1%		4.2	145^th of 147 public middle schools	1.4%	81	18.2	4.0	10.6	9.1	0.0	4.3	8.0	$19,068	$855	$18,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Butte Junior High - 06

How many students attend Eagle Butte Junior High - 06?

In the 2024-25 school year, 5 students attended Eagle Butte Junior High - 06.

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Butte Junior High - 06?

Students at Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 are 40% White, 20% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 20% American Indian.

Is Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 a good school?

Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 ranks in the bottom 6.1% of South Dakota middle schools.

What district is Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 in?

Eagle Butte School District 20-1

What high school do graduates of Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 attend?

Students who attend Eagle Butte Junior High - 06 usually go on to attend Eagle Butte High School - 01

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