Hurley Elementary - 02 serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Hurley Elementary - 02?
66 students attend Hurley Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hurley Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurley Elementary - 02?
Hurley Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hurley Elementary - 02 offer ?
Hurley Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hurley Elementary - 02 part of?
Hurley Elementary - 02 is part of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6.
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