Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hot Springs Middle School - 06's student population of 187 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 0.46, 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
#359 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #359 out of 636 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 Hill City Middle School - 04, Custer Jr. High - 05 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 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
187 students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hot Springs Middle School - 06 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 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.
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