Custer Jr. High - 05 vs. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
Should you attend Custer Jr. High - 05 or Hot Springs Middle School - 06? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 101 students in grades 7-8, Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
101 students
187 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#359 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
66
Grade 7 Students
54
66
Grade 8 Students
47
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
79%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
14%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
