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Hoven Jr. High - 03
Middle School · Hoven School District 53-2
PO Box 128, Hoven, SD 57450
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Hoven Jr. High - 03
Middle School in Hoven · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hoven Jr. High - 03
Hoven Jr. High - 03 is a public middle school in Hoven, SD, part of Hoven School District 53-2. Hoven Jr.
High - 03 serves approximately 15 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Structured state assessment records for Hoven Jr.
High - 03 show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 15 students, Hoven Jr. High - 03 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Hoven Jr. High - 03 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Address
- PO Box 128, Hoven, SD 57450
- Website
- hoven.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 948-2252
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 128, Hoven, SD 57450
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hoven Jr. High - 03 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Gettysburg Middle School - 03 (rated 8.0/10, 18.2 miles away, in nearby Gettysburg). Another option is Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 (rated 5.9/10, 26.0 miles away, in nearby Roscoe). Additionally, Selby Middle School - 03 (rated 5.4/10, 22.3 miles away, in nearby Selby). For more schools in Hoven, see our Hoven schools guide .
Nearby Schools
18 within 30.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hoven High School - 01 Hoven | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hoven Elementary - 02 Hoven | 0.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Bowdle Elementary - 02 Bowdle | 15.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Bowdle High School - 01 Bowdle | 15.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Bowdle Jr. High - 03 Bowdle | 15.8 mi | — |
| Bowdle Preschool - 04 Bowdle | 15.8 mi | — |
| Gettysburg Elementary - 02 Gettysburg | 18.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Gettysburg High School - 01 Gettysburg | 18.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Gettysburg Middle School - 03 Gettysburg | 18.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Selby High School - 01 Selby | 22.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Selby Elementary - 02 Selby | 22.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Selby Middle School - 03 Selby | 22.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05 Faulkton | 24.2 mi | — |
| Brentwood Colony Virtual High School - 92 Faulkton | 24.2 mi | — |
| Edmunds Central High School - 01 Roscoe | 26.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 Roscoe | 26.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 Roscoe | 26.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Boulder Colony School - 06 Roscoe | 30.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57450 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,922
Median Home Value
$126,900
Population
605
College Educated
22.5%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty Rate
3%
Median Age
43.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hoven Jr. High - 03
What grades does Hoven Jr. High - 03 serve?
Hoven Jr. High - 03 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hoven Jr. High - 03?
Hoven Jr. High - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoven Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoven Jr. High - 03 is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Hoven Jr. High - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoven Jr. High - 03 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hoven Jr. High - 03 a charter school?
No, Hoven Jr. High - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hoven Jr. High - 03 a Title I school?
No, Hoven Jr. High - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoven Jr. High - 03?
40.0% of students at Hoven Jr. High - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 40.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Potter County
- Phone
- (605) 948-2252
Resources & Links
District
Hoven School District 53-2- District Enrollment
- 112
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,103
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