Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Huron Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huron Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Huron Middle School - 02's student population of 692 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huron Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huron Middle School - 02 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
30%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
44%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huron Middle School - 02's ranking?
Huron Middle School - 02 is ranked #419 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Huron Middle School - 02?
692 students attend Huron Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Huron Middle School - 02 students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huron Middle School - 02?
Huron Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Huron Middle School - 02 offer ?
Huron Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Huron Middle School - 02 part of?
Huron Middle School - 02 is part of Huron School District 02-2.
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