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Gregory Junior High - 04

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Gregory Junior High - 04 ranks 139 th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

139^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 43% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Gregory Junior High - 04 is a public middle school in Gregory, South Dakota, serving 86 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Gregory School District 26-4, which is ranked 61 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gregory Junior High - 04 has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (42.35% vs. 50.93% state) and Mathematics (38.83% vs. 43.49% state) during the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school has performed better in certain grade levels and subject areas, such as 7th grade English Language Arts (60.6% proficient) and 6th grade Mathematics (48% proficient). The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11.9% to 21.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Colome Middle School - 03 has a similar academic performance profile but a lower chronic absenteeism rate, while Burke Middle School - 04 has consistently outperformed Gregory Junior High - 04 in academic assessments and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Addressing the challenges faced by Gregory Junior High - 04, such as inconsistent academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, could be crucial for improving the overall educational experience and outcomes for the students.

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,049

Per pupil spending ?

52.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533

(605) 835-8771

District: Gregory School District 26-4

Students who attend Gregory Junior High - 04 usually attend:

High:

Gregory High School - 01

Feeder schools for Gregory Junior High - 04:

Elementary:

Gregory Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

American Indian:

15.9%

Asian:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (39% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg50%

South Dakota avg47%

139^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 147Gregory School District 26-4 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	47.8	139 of 246	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.1	59 of 147	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	76 of 150	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	72.8	25 of 143	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	51.0	69 of 145	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.3	80 of 149	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	78.0	20 of 147	86.4%	★★★★☆
2017	79.7	18 of 146	87.7%	★★★★☆
2016	49.4	78 of 147	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.8	55 of 145	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.1	34 of 145	76.6%	★★★★☆
2012	58.7	68 of 146	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.4	26 of 140	81.4%	★★★★☆
2010	80.3	5 of 139	96.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	92.0	1 of 39	97.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	48.2	133 of 229	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.2	47 of 107	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.0	81 of 112	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	63.1	34 of 102	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.8	62 of 113	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.6	72 of 107	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	76.1	14 of 99	85.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	53.6	78 of 187	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	90.4	3 of 65	95.4%	★★★★★
2023	73.7	9 of 70	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	97.7	1 of 46	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	54.0	32 of 79	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.3	15 of 71	78.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	45.2	140 of 233	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.2	71 of 115	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.5	56 of 116	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.7	11 of 104	89.4%	★★★★★
2021	52.6	46 of 115	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	40 of 110	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.0	18 of 111	83.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	13 of 115	88.7%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	28.7	90 of 111	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.6	4 of 16	75.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	33.4	134 of 181	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	129 of 230	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.2	46 of 132	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.8	82 of 136	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.7	28 of 132	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	44.0	84 of 136	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.6	67 of 136	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.5	18 of 131	86.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Asian (2025)97th percentile+54 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)89th percentile+45 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)75th percentile+32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)58th percentile+15 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile~ school

Female (2025)42nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)40th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)26th percentile-18 vs school

Native American (2025)19th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%-9 vs state

Mathematics39%-5 vs state

Science26%-17 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 6th Grade	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 6th Grade	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
Gregory Junior High - 04	Public	6-8	505 Logan St	Gregory	57533	Gregory County	Gregory School District 26-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 835-8771	88	7	13.2	52.3%	70 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	14 (15.9%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	47.8	139^th of 246 public middle schools	43.5%		58.1	59^th of 147 public middle schools	59.9%	80	44.0	60.6	18.5	42.4	48.0	45.5	22.2	38.8	25.9	$13,049	$1,107	$11,942
Burke Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	900 Washington St	Burke	57523	Gregory County	Burke School District 26-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 775-2645	62	4	15.5	41.9%	53 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	63.4	83^rd of 246 public middle schools	66.3%		54.7	67^th of 147 public middle schools	54.4%	16	52.4	50.0	61.5	55.7	57.1	50.0	46.2	50.8	30.8	$17,761	$914	$16,847
Colome Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	105 Carr St	Colome	57528	Tripp County	Colome School District 59-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 842-1624	32	4	8.1	75.0%	19 (59.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	47.2	143^rd of 246 public middle schools	41.9%		39.1	98^th of 147 public middle schools	33.3%	45	53.9	40.0	42.9	46.7	46.2	20.0	28.6	33.3	28.6	$17,857	$2,792	$15,065

Frequently Asked Questions about Gregory Junior High - 04

Is Gregory Junior High - 04 a good school?

Gregory Junior High - 04 ranks 139^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gregory Junior High - 04?

Students at Gregory Junior High - 04 are 80% White, 16% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gregory Junior High - 04?

In the 2024-25 school year, 88 students attended Gregory Junior High - 04.

What district is Gregory Junior High - 04 in?

Gregory School District 26-4

What high school do graduates of Gregory Junior High - 04 attend?

Students who attend Gregory Junior High - 04 usually go on to attend Gregory High School - 01

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