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Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

Q: Is Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 a good school?

Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 ranks 127 th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

127^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 48% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 is a small public middle school in Tulare, South Dakota, serving grades 7-8 with just 22 students. The school is part of the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6, which is ranked 37 out of 147 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 has shown some strengths, such as outperforming the state average in 8th-grade ELA, it has also faced challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and its standardized test scores have been variable, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. Notably, the school's 8th-grade students scored significantly below the state average in Math in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning.

Comparing Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 to the nearby Redfield Middle School, which is part of the Redfield School District 56-4, reveals some interesting differences. While Redfield Middle School also underperforms the state average in many areas, it generally outperforms Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 on standardized tests. This suggests that the challenges faced by Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 may be unique to the school or district, and understanding these factors could provide valuable insights for improving the school's overall performance.

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,881

Per pupil spending ?

26.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476

(605) 596-4171

District: Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6

Students who attend Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02:

Elementary:

Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2012 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2012

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (40% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg55%

South Dakota avg47%

127^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 38 pts since 2017

From top 14% (2017) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

37^th of 147Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	127 of 246	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	89 of 147	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.2	128 of 150	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.9	110 of 143	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.0	81 of 145	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.5	55 of 149	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.6	65 of 147	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	78.0	20 of 146	86.3%	★★★★☆
2013	74.0	23 of 145	84.1%	★★★★☆
2012	52.6	83 of 146	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	26.1	122 of 140	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	58.4	65 of 139	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.5	18 of 139	87.1%	★★★★☆
2008	78.3	6 of 136	95.6%	★★★★★
2007	82.2	6 of 136	95.6%	★★★★★
2006	71.0	24 of 141	83.0%	★★★★☆
2005	71.7	23 of 136	83.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	106 of 229	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	27.7	155 of 187	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	153 of 233	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	54 of 111	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	23 of 181	87.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	136 of 230	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	10.9	131 of 136	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	26.3	108 of 132	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.5	100 of 136	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.9	71 of 136	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.5	73 of 131	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)87th percentile+39 vs school

Female (2025)54th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)34th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)17th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science50%+7 vs state

English Language Arts45%-6 vs state

Mathematics30%-13 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
Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02	Public	7-8	401 4th Ave	Tulare	57476	Spink County	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 596-4171	19	2	9.1	26.3%	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.9	127^th of 246 public middle schools	48.4%		45.2	89^th of 147 public middle schools	39.5%	38		25.0	58.3	45.0		50.0	16.7	30.0	50.0	$15,881	$00	$15,881
Redfield Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	111 6th Ave E	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	91	10	8.7	28.6%	80 (87.9%)	3 (3.3%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	48.3	138^th of 246 public middle schools	43.9%		24.9	117^th of 147 public middle schools	20.4%	21	53.3	26.9	38.2	40.0	50.0	23.1	35.3	36.7	41.2	$14,646	$256	$14,390
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06	Public	2-8	17267 3rd St	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

How many students attend Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02?

In the 2024-25 school year, 19 students attended Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02.

What district is Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 in?

Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6

What is the racial makeup of Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02?

Students at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 are 100% White.

Is Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 a good school?

Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 ranks 127^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 attend?

Students who attend Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 usually go on to attend Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

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