Serving 123 students in grades 6-8, Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hill City Middle School - 04's student population of 123 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
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City Middle School - 04 is 0.41, 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
#215 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Middle School - 04's ranking?
Hill City Middle School - 04 is ranked #215 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hill City Middle School - 04 often compared to?
Hill City Middle School - 04is often viewed alongside schools like Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Custer Jr. High - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Hill City Middle School - 04?
123 students attend Hill City Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hill City Middle School - 04 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill City Middle School - 04?
Hill City Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill City Middle School - 04 offer ?
Hill City Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hill City Middle School - 04 part of?
Hill City Middle School - 04 is part of Hill City School District 51-2.
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