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Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 ranks 145 th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

145^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 41% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Britton, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked 102 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 25th out of 147 middle schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to 145th out of 246 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with multi-racial students having the highest ranking at 9th out of 115 middle schools in 2024-2025 with a 5-star rating. However, the school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.7% in 2022-2023 to 20.2% in 2024-2025. Academically, Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 is generally below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

Comparing Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 to the nearby Langford Area Middle School - 03, located about 13.67 miles away, the neighboring school has a higher statewide ranking and rating, with a 3-star rating in 2024-2025. Langford Area Middle School - 03 also outperforms Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 in academic proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics. This comparison highlights the potential for improvement at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03, as the school faces several challenges, including declining statewide ranking and below-average academic performance.

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,070

Per pupil spending ?

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430

(605) 448-2234

District: Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

Students who attend Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Feeder schools for Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 12th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (38% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg42%

South Dakota avg47%

145^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 29 pts since 2015

From bottom 12% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

102^nd of 147Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	46.3	145 of 246	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.9	113 of 147	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.8	80 of 150	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.1	89 of 143	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	73 of 145	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.0	66 of 149	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.0	25 of 147	83.0%	★★★★☆
2017	47.5	91 of 146	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.3	64 of 147	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	22.5	127 of 145	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	65.5	48 of 145	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.6	32 of 146	78.1%	★★★★☆
2011	66.8	42 of 140	70.0%	★★★★☆
2010	78.1	12 of 139	91.4%	★★★★★
2009	53.5	76 of 139	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	63.3	47 of 136	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.1	110 of 136	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	42.3	105 of 141	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	49.0	91 of 136	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	60.9	53 of 134	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2003	66.5	32 of 133	75.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	120 of 229	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.6	69 of 107	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	60 of 112	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.2	48 of 102	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	46 of 113	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.1	56 of 107	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	57 of 117	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	56.3	66 of 187	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	156 of 233	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	18.4	102 of 115	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.0	66 of 116	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.5	82 of 104	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.4	81 of 115	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.1	43 of 110	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	9 of 115	92.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	34.6	128 of 181	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	39.4	162 of 230	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.5	117 of 132	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.3	87 of 136	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	92 of 132	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.7	98 of 136	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.1	80 of 136	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.2	47 of 131	64.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)92nd percentile+51 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2025)51st percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)48th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)33rd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2025)29th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science45%+3 vs state

English Language Arts44%-6 vs state

Mathematics29%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	759 5th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	97	6	15.9	21.6%	90 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	46.3	145^th of 246 public middle schools	41.1%		27.9	113^th of 147 public middle schools	23.1%	32	40.7	48.7	42.4	44.4	33.3	30.8	24.2	29.3	45.5	$12,070	$580	$11,490
Langford Area Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	206 Chestnut St	Langford	57454	Marshall County	Langford Area School District 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 493-6454	44	3	14.9	43.2%	39 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	55.4	112^th of 246 public middle schools	54.5%		36.8	101^st of 147 public middle schools	31.3%	11	37.5	42.9	50.0	42.9	37.5	42.9	58.3	45.2	50.0	$11,875	$00	$11,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Is Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 a good school?

Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 ranks 145^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 in?

Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

What is the racial makeup of Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03?

Students at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 97 students attended Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03.

What high school do graduates of Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 attend?

Students who attend Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Britton-Hecla High School - 01

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