Serving 189 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 35-39% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hot Springs Middle School - 06's student population of 189 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
70%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Springs Middle School - 06's ranking?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is ranked #311 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hot Springs Middle School - 06 often compared to?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06is often viewed alongside schools like Hill City Middle School - 04, Custer Jr. High - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
189 students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hot Springs Middle School - 06 students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hot Springs Middle School - 06 offer ?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hot Springs Middle School - 06 part of?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is part of Hot Springs School District 23-2.
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