Top Rankings
Hamlin School District 28-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 874 students in Hamlin School District 28-3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Hamlin School District 28-3 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
874 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Hamlin School District 28-3, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
823 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
73
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,805 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,510
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,805
$12,645
Best Hamlin School District 28-3 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamlin High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Elementary - 09
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Hamlin Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamlin School District 28-3?
Hamlin School District 28-3 manages 3 public schools serving 874 students.
What is the rank of Hamlin School District 28-3?
Hamlin School District 28-3 is ranked #52 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin School District 28-3?
94% of Hamlin School District 28-3 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamlin School District 28-3?
Hamlin School District 28-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Hamlin School District 28-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,805 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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