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Hanson Middle School - 02

Public Grades 6-8

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 92% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Hanson Middle School - 02 is a public middle school located in Alexandria, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Hanson School District 30-1, which is ranked 43 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hanson Middle School - 02 consistently ranks among the top middle schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking between 7th and 20th place over the past 5 years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the state averages, with 76.81% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.52% in Mathematics for the 2024-2025 school year. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 12th out of 229 South Dakota middle schools for female students and 3rd out of 181 for special education students in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.3% to 20.2% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

Hanson Middle School - 02 outperforms the nearby Ethan Junior High - 03 and Mitchell Middle School - 02 on most academic metrics, indicating that it is one of the top-performing middle schools in the region. The school's consistent funding and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that it has the resources necessary to maintain its high level of academic performance.

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,705

Per pupil spending ?

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311

(605) 239-4387

District: Hanson School District 30-1

Students who attend Hanson Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:	Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
	Hanson High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hanson Middle School - 02:

Elementary:	Hanson Elementary - 06
	Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
	Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (64% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of South Dakota middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 48 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg63%

South Dakota avg47%

20^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 48 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd of 147Hanson School District 30-1 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	81.2	20 of 246	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	83.8	14 of 147	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	85.5	9 of 150	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	83.9	9 of 143	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	85.5	7 of 145	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	72.5	31 of 149	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	44 of 147	70.1%	★★★★☆
2017	45.9	93 of 146	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.7	61 of 147	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.8	81 of 145	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.6	112 of 145	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.9	96 of 146	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.5	64 of 140	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.4	58 of 139	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.5	12 of 136	91.2%	★★★★★
2007	65.6	42 of 136	69.1%	★★★★☆
2006	72.0	23 of 141	83.7%	★★★★☆
2005	52.9	80 of 136	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	70.5	23 of 134	82.8%	★★★★☆
2003	81.9	2 of 133	98.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	80.7	12 of 229	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.3	1 of 107	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	3 of 112	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	86.0	4 of 102	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	80.1	9 of 113	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	75.4	15 of 107	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	86.4	4 of 99	96.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	20.1	99 of 117	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	88 of 187	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	32 of 233	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	57.8	43 of 115	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.8	15 of 116	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	12 of 104	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.3	6 of 115	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	62.2	39 of 110	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.0	74 of 111	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	48 of 115	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	24.4	95 of 111	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	82.4	3 of 181	98.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	17 of 230	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	79.0	16 of 132	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	14 of 136	89.7%	★★★★★
2022	77.9	15 of 132	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.4	12 of 136	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	64.8	40 of 136	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	53.6	57 of 131	56.5%	★★★☆☆

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)98th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)95th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)58th percentile-34 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)53rd percentile-39 vs school

Hispanic (2025)15th percentile-76 vs school

Native American (2025)14th percentile-77 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%+26 vs state

Mathematics57%+13 vs state

Science52%+9 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
Hanson Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	71	5	13.8	21.1%	65 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	81.2	20^th of 246 public middle schools	91.9%		83.8	14^th of 147 public middle schools	90.5%	6	76.2	85.7	70.4	76.8	57.1	61.9	51.9	56.5	51.9	$10,705	$83	$10,622
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	85	6	13.4	25.9%	77 (90.6%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	67.9	63^rd of 246 public middle schools	74.4%		61.8	51^st of 147 public middle schools	65.3%	12	59.4	50.0	64.0	57.5	56.3	36.7	56.0	49.4	52.0	$13,117	$112	$13,005
Ethan Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	39	2	16.4	28.2%	36 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	79.9	25^th of 246 public middle schools	89.8%		78.6	22^nd of 147 public middle schools	85.0%	3		72.7	61.1	67.5		72.7	55.6	65.0	50.0	$11,011	$110	$10,901
Mitchell Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	800 W 10th Ave	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 995-3051	578	40	14.3	40.0%	449 (77.7%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (11.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	68.6	59^th of 246 public middle schools	76.0%		69.7	31^st of 147 public middle schools	78.9%	28	55.6	52.8	63.1	57.3	55.1	48.7	52.0	51.8	46.0	$11,301	$393	$10,908

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanson Middle School - 02

How many students attend Hanson Middle School - 02?

In the 2024-25 school year, 71 students attended Hanson Middle School - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Hanson Middle School - 02?

Students at Hanson Middle School - 02 are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is Hanson Middle School - 02 a good school?

Yes. Hanson Middle School - 02 ranks in the top 8.1% of South Dakota middle schools.

What district is Hanson Middle School - 02 in?

Hanson School District 30-1

What high school do graduates of Hanson Middle School - 02 attend?

Students who attend Hanson Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07

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