Serving 198 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamlin Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hayti, SD school district, covering approximately 364.4 square miles. Families located within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamlin Middle School - 02's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare and equip our students to become responsible citizens and succeed in an ever-changing world.
School Rankings
Hamlin Middle School - 02 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 Hamlin Middle School - 02 is 0.15, 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
#370 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #370 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hamlin Middle School - 02?
198 students attend Hamlin Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hamlin Middle School - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 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 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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