Top Rankings
Hoven School District 53-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 112 students in Hoven School District 53-2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Hoven School District 53-2 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
112 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hoven School District 53-2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.6%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
97%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,027 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,080 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,027
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,080
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hoven School District 53-2 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoven Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hoven High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Hoven Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 S Main St
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoven School District 53-2?
Hoven School District 53-2 manages 3 public schools serving 112 students.
What is the rank of Hoven School District 53-2?
Hoven School District 53-2 is ranked #46 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoven School District 53-2?
97% of Hoven School District 53-2 students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoven School District 53-2?
Hoven School District 53-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Hoven School District 53-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,080 is higher than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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