Hamlin Middle School - 02

44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 192 students in grades 6-8, Hamlin Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hamlin Middle School - 02's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
192 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Hamlin Middle 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 Hamlin Middle School - 02 is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#434 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
43%
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40-44%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
93%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamlin Middle School - 02's ranking?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 is ranked #434 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Hamlin Middle School - 02?
192 students attend Hamlin Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hamlin Middle School - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamlin Middle School - 02?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamlin Middle School - 02 offer ?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hamlin Middle School - 02 part of?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 is part of Hamlin School District 28-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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