Hot Springs Middle School - 06 serves 167 students in grades 6-8.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hot Springs Middle School - 06's student population of 167 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 0.51, which is more 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
#386 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Springs Middle School - 06's ranking?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is ranked #386 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hot Springs Middle School - 06 often compared to?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06is often viewed alongside schools like Custer Junior High - 05, Hill City Middle School - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
167 students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hot Springs Middle School - 06 students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hot Springs Middle School - 06 offer ?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hot Springs Middle School - 06 part of?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is part of Hot Springs School District 23-2.
School Reviews
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