Below Average
#490 of 574 schools in SD
Hermosa Elementary - 04
Elementary School · Custer School District 16-1 · Hermosa, SD
A Custer School District 16-1 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 27, Hermosa, SD 57744
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermosa Elementary - 04 score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hermosa Elementary - 04 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average484/100K
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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
$110,673
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Custer School District 16-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | Not available | 293 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Custer School District 16-1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hermosa Elementary - 04 is listed in Custer School District 16-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermosa Elementary - 04
Hermosa Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Hermosa, SD, part of Custer School District 16-1, serving approximately 175 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermosa Elementary - 04
What grades does Hermosa Elementary - 04 serve?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hermosa Elementary - 04?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Elementary - 04 is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermosa Elementary - 04 rank in SD?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 ranks #490 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Hermosa Elementary - 04's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Hermosa Elementary - 04?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermosa Elementary - 04 has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hermosa Elementary - 04 a charter school?
No, Hermosa Elementary - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermosa Elementary - 04 a Title I school?
No, Hermosa Elementary - 04 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermosa Elementary - 04?
26.3% of students at Hermosa Elementary - 04 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Custer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (605) 255-4345
- Area population (ZIP 57744)
- 2,211
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 57744; 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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