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Faith Junior High - 06

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Faith Junior High - 06 ranks 126 th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 49% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Faith Junior High - 06 is a public middle school located in Faith, South Dakota, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 19 students. The school is part of the Faith School District 46-2, which is ranked 73 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Faith Junior High - 06 has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 7th to 138th among South Dakota middle schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments were lower than the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (41.18% vs. 50.93% and 54.43%) and Mathematics (35.3% vs. 43.49% and 48.11%). However, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates in ELA (50%) and Science (50%) were higher than the state and district averages. The school's performance has been particularly strong for female students, who ranked 17th out of 229 South Dakota middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, while male students ranked 175th out of 233. The school has also performed well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 29th out of 187 South Dakota middle schools in this category in 2024-2025.

Faith Junior High - 06 has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 20.8% in recent years. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% in the 2024-2025 school year was significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $8,088 in 2020-2021 to $12,677 in 2023-2024, and the student-teacher ratio has improved, decreasing from 14 in 2021-2022 to 9.5 in 2023-2024. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated, ranging from 10.71% in 2021-2022 to 42.11% in 2023-2024.

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,743

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626

(605) 967-2152

District: Faith School District 46-2

Students who attend Faith Junior High - 06 usually attend:

High:

Faith High School - 01

Feeder schools for Faith Junior High - 06:

Elementary:

Faith Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Two or more races:

16.7%

American Indian:

5.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 8th percentile in 2023 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 49th (2025) from a 8th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg51%

South Dakota avg47%

126^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 30 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 147Faith School District 46-2 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	126 of 246	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	12.8	138 of 150	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	15.8	130 of 143	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	33.4	112 of 145	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	81.3	11 of 149	92.6%	★★★★★
2016	46.3	91 of 147	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	70.2	31 of 145	78.6%	★★★★☆
2013	81.9	7 of 145	95.2%	★★★★★
2012	61.9	57 of 146	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.9	9 of 140	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	65.6	46 of 139	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.8	68 of 139	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.3	61 of 136	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.2	73 of 136	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	73.5	19 of 141	86.5%	★★★★☆
2005	27.8	118 of 136	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	54.6	80 of 134	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2003	59.4	53 of 133	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	78.4	17 of 229	92.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	29 of 187	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	53.7	25 of 63	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	28.4	175 of 233	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	65 of 115	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	114 of 230	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	3.9	135 of 136	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.8	119 of 136	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2025)93rd percentile+44 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile+36 vs school

White (2025)50th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)43rd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)25th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science50%+7 vs state

English Language Arts41%-10 vs state

Mathematics35%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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
Faith Junior High - 06	Public	7-8	206 W 5th St	Faith	57626	Meade County	Faith School District 46-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 967-2152	18	2	8.4	33.3%	13 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	3 (16.7%)	52.1	126^th of 246 public middle schools	48.8%					(n/a)	28.6	50.0	41.2	42.9	30.0	35.3	50.0	$11,743	$199	$11,544

Frequently Asked Questions about Faith Junior High - 06

How many students attend Faith Junior High - 06?

In the 2024-25 school year, 18 students attended Faith Junior High - 06.

Is Faith Junior High - 06 a good school?

Faith Junior High - 06 ranks 126^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

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

What district is Faith Junior High - 06 in?

Faith School District 46-2

What is the racial makeup of Faith Junior High - 06?

Students at Faith Junior High - 06 are 72% White, 17% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 6% Pacific Islander.

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