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Hot Springs Middle School - 06

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Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks 114 th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 54% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is a public middle school in Hot Springs, South Dakota, serving 179 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Hot Springs School District 23-2.

The school has shown fluctuating academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 43 to 114 out of 150-246 South Dakota middle schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (53.85%) and Mathematics (35.17%) were slightly higher than the district average but lower than the state average. The school performed better in 8th-grade English Language Arts (56.9% vs. 50.2% state) but struggled more in 8th-grade Mathematics (34.49% vs. 40.75% state) and Science (37.93% vs. 42.51% state).

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 23.6% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's per-student spending has increased from $9,810 in 2021-2022 to $10,468 in 2023-2024, and the student-teacher ratio has improved from 13.6 to 11.4 during the same period, suggesting a focus on resource allocation and a more favorable learning environment.

189

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,736

Per pupil spending ?

32.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747

(605) 745-4092

District: Hot Springs School District 23-2

Students who attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06 usually attend:

High:

Hot Springs High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hot Springs Middle School - 06:

Elementary:

Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Two or more races:

16.4%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the South Dakota median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg43%

South Dakota avg47%

114^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

86^th of 147Hot Springs School District 23-2 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	54.7	114 of 246	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	78 of 147	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.8	43 of 150	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	52.3	73 of 143	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	74 of 145	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.1	65 of 149	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.6	43 of 147	70.7%	★★★★☆
2017	62.2	48 of 146	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.8	72 of 147	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.2	70 of 145	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.6	109 of 145	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	48.9	91 of 146	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.4	81 of 140	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.6	85 of 139	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.6	87 of 139	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.5	100 of 136	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	47.1	100 of 136	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	22.8	129 of 141	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	34.1	113 of 136	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	46.2	96 of 134	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	46.4	90 of 133	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	14 of 47	70.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	64.4	15 of 117	87.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	124 of 229	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.8	64 of 107	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.6	32 of 112	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	50.9	51 of 102	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.4	88 of 113	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.5	70 of 107	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.7	41 of 99	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	15 of 117	87.2%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	9 of 29	69.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	38.7	127 of 187	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.6	33 of 65	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	15 of 70	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	45.5	34 of 63	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.6	37 of 79	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.6	21 of 71	70.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	108 of 233	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	57 of 115	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	33 of 116	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	52.8	46 of 104	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	34 of 115	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.8	34 of 110	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.3	24 of 111	78.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	38.9	83 of 115	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	38 of 111	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	23.5	14 of 16	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	41.4	99 of 181	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	55.7	106 of 230	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	69 of 132	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.5	52 of 136	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.2	73 of 132	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.7	95 of 136	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.3	59 of 136	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	38 of 131	71.0%	★★★★☆

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)

English Language Learner (2025)87th percentile+34 vs school

Hispanic (2025)87th percentile+34 vs school

African American (2025)70th percentile+17 vs school

Homeless (2025)69th percentile+15 vs school

Native American (2025)66th percentile+12 vs school

White (2025)54th percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile~ school

Female (2025)46th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2025)45th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)32nd percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)28th percentile-26 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)12th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%+3 vs state

Science38%-5 vs state

Mathematics35%-8 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
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	189	15	12.8	32.8%	132 (69.8%)	4 (2.1%)	11 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	31 (16.4%)	54.7	114^th of 246 public middle schools	53.7%		50.7	78^th of 147 public middle schools	46.9%	36	52.0	53.1	56.9	53.9	36.0	34.7	34.5	35.2	37.9	$10,736	$1,167	$9,569

Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Springs Middle School - 06

Is Hot Springs Middle School - 06 a good school?

Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks 114^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hot Springs Middle School - 06?

Students at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 are 70% White, 16% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 2% African American.

What district is Hot Springs Middle School - 06 in?

Hot Springs School District 23-2

How many students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended Hot Springs Middle School - 06.

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Students who attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06 usually go on to attend Hot Springs High School - 01

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