Hermosa Middle School - 07 serves 48 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermosa Middle School - 07's student population of 48 students has grown by 336% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
48 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
To Educate Every Student to His or Her Potential
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hermosa Middle School - 07 is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
White
84%
66%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Hermosa Middle School - 07?
48 students attend Hermosa Middle School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hermosa Middle School - 07 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermosa Middle School - 07?
Hermosa Middle School - 07 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hermosa Middle School - 07 offer ?
Hermosa Middle School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hermosa Middle School - 07 part of?
Hermosa Middle School - 07 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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