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Hot Springs Middle School - 06

Middle School · Hot Springs School District 23-2 · Hot Springs, SD

A Hot Springs School District 23-2 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1747 Lincoln Ave, Hot Springs, SD 57747

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$10,595
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hot Springs Middle School - 06 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low217/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,023

Median home value

$195,600

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57747; 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.

Hot Springs School District 23-2

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is listed in Hot Springs School District 23-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hot Springs Middle School - 06

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is a public middle school in Hot Springs, SD, part of Hot Springs School District 23-2, serving approximately 179 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hot Springs Middle School - 06

What grades does Hot Springs Middle School - 06 serve?

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06?

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Middle School - 06?

The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hot Springs Middle School - 06 rank in SD?

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks #318 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Hot Springs Middle School - 06's MySchoolScout rating?

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Hot Springs Middle School - 06?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hot Springs Middle School - 06 a charter school?

No, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hot Springs Middle School - 06 a Title I school?

No, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hot Springs Middle School - 06?

23.5% of students at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 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
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Fall River County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
Area population (ZIP 57747)
5,889
Area median age
59.4
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 57747; 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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