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5.7 avg / 10

Hamlin School District 28-3

School District · Hayti, South Dakota

Students: 881
Teachers (FTE): 58

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,580

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#106 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,580

$3,090 vs South Dakota median

District size

881 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Hamlin School District 28-3

Hamlin School District 28-3 is a Hayti, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 881 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $9,580 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Hamlin School District 28-3 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hamlin Elementary - 09, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Hamlin School District 28-3 students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 58.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Hamlin School District 28-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.7%
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ELA Proficiency 58.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hamlin School District 28-3 with test data.

Schools in Hamlin School District 28-3

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Hayti
Total Enrollment
881
Teachers (FTE)
58
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hamlin School District 28-3?

Hamlin School District 28-3 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hamlin School District 28-3?

The average composite rating for Hamlin School District 28-3 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hamlin School District 28-3?

Hamlin School District 28-3 spends $9,580 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamlin School District 28-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hamlin School District 28-3 is 15.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hamlin School District 28-3?

Hamlin Elementary - 09 is the highest-rated school in Hamlin School District 28-3 with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Hamlin School District 28-3?

Across schools in Hamlin School District 28-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hamlin School District 28-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Hamlin School District 28-3 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
53.7%
ELA Proficiency
58.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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