Below Average
#474 of 574 schools in SD
Hamlin Middle School - 02
Middle School · Hamlin School District 28-3 · Hayti, SD
A Hamlin School District 28-3 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
44577 188th St, Hayti, SD 57241
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamlin Middle School - 02 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamlin Middle School - 02 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average557/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,750
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hamlin School District 28-3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamlin Middle School - 02 is listed in Hamlin School District 28-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamlin Middle School - 02
Hamlin Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Hayti, SD, part of Hamlin School District 28-3, serving approximately 182 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamlin Middle School - 02
What grades does Hamlin Middle School - 02 serve?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hamlin Middle School - 02?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle School - 02 is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamlin Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 ranks #474 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Hamlin Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hamlin Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamlin Middle School - 02 has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hamlin Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Hamlin Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamlin Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Hamlin Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamlin Middle School - 02?
29.7% of students at Hamlin Middle School - 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hamlin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (605) 783-3644
- Area population (ZIP 57241)
- 945
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 31
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57241; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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