Best Public Schools in Hot Springs, SD

Summary:

The city of Hot Springs, South Dakota is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hot Springs School District 23-2. The standout school in the area is Hot Springs Middle School - 06, which has consistently ranked among the top 50% of middle schools in the state and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average.

The racial makeup of the schools varies, with Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs High School - 01 having a higher percentage of white students compared to Hot Springs Middle School - 06. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 16.47% to 29.91%. Per-student spending is relatively consistent across the schools, with Hot Springs Middle School - 06 having the highest at $9,838 per student.

Overall, the schools in Hot Springs, South Dakota provide a diverse educational experience, with Hot Springs Middle School - 06 standing out as the highest-performing institution in the area. Further analysis could explore the factors contributing to this school's success and identify opportunities for improvement across the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hot Springs Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	240 N 19th St	Hot Springs	57747	Fall River County	Hot Springs School District 23-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 745-4149	331	25	12.9	29.9%	246 (74.3%)	4 (1.2%)	15 (4.5%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (11.2%)	31.5	150^th of 204 public elementary schools	26.5%		38	134^th of 202 public elementary schools	33.7%	16	30.6	48.4	25.5					36.3	42.9	54.7	27.7					43.1	21.3			$9,335	$1,269	$8,066
Hot Springs High School - 01	Public	9-12	110 N 16th St	Hot Springs	57747	Fall River County	Hot Springs School District 23-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 745-4147	255	20	12.9	16.5%	188 (73.7%)	4 (1.6%)	16 (6.3%)	2 (0.8%)	17 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.0%)	47	79^th of 138 public high schools	42.8%		45.5	81^st of 134 public high schools	39.6%	2							55.7								31.1				59.0	$8,927	$796	$8,131
Hot Springs Middle School - 06	Public	6-8	146 N 16th St	Hot Springs	57747	Fall River County	Hot Springs School District 23-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 745-4092	187	14	12.9	20.9%	129 (69.0%)	3 (1.6%)	14 (7.5%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.9%)	2 (1.1%)	27 (14.4%)	63.8	43^rd of 150 public middle schools	71.3%		52.3	73^rd of 143 public middle schools	49.0%	30				59.7	73.8	53.0		62.7				45.2	36.1	37.3		39.7		43.1		$9,838	$1,170	$8,667

Cities Near Hot Springs

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Edgemont	20.21 mi	2	86^th
Oelrichs	21.37 mi	3	155^th
Custer	23.52 mi	4	57^th
Hermosa	31.37 mi	3	100^th
Dewey	32.29 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.