Serving 32 students in grades 7-8, Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02's student population of 32 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
3%
White
94%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02's ranking?
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 is ranked #495 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02?
32 students attend Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02?
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 offer ?
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 part of?
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.
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