Serving 97 students in grades 6-8, Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Britton-Hecla Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire Britton, SD school district, encompassing approximately 653.5 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 30.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Britton-hecla Middle School - 03's ranking?
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 is ranked #381 out of 619 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Britton-hecla Middle School - 03?
97 students attend Britton-hecla Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Britton-hecla Middle School - 03?
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 offer ?
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 part of?
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03 is part of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4.
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