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Hoven Junior High - 03

Public Grades 7-8

17^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 93% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Hoven Junior High - 03 is a small public middle school in Hoven, South Dakota, serving 15 students in grades 7-8. Despite its rural location, this school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

One of the school's key strengths is its ability to support the academic success of specific student subgroups. In the 2024-2025 school year, Hoven Junior High - 03 ranked 10th out of 233 South Dakota middle schools for male students and 5th out of 181 schools for special education students, both with 5-star ratings. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to address the unique needs of these populations. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $18,239 to $20,444 in recent years, may contribute to its ability to allocate resources effectively to support student learning and well-being.

While Hoven Junior High - 03 outperforms the nearby Bowdle Junior High - 03, the Gettysburg Middle School - 03, which is also in close proximity, has a strong performance record and could provide valuable insights for Hoven Junior High - 03 to consider. Overall, this small, rural school is a model of academic excellence, and its strategies for supporting student success could be of interest to other schools in the Hoven School District 53-2.

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,914

Per pupil spending ?

28.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450

(605) 948-2252

District: Hoven School District 53-2

Students who attend Hoven Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:

Hoven High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hoven Junior High - 03:

Elementary:

Hoven Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

American Indian:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2003 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (65% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of South Dakota middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 55 percentile points since 2003

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg60%

South Dakota avg47%

17^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 6 pts since 2024

From top 1% (2024) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 147Hoven School District 53-2 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	81.4	17 of 246	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	96.2	1 of 147	99.3%	★★★★★
2007	60.6	56 of 136	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.1	86 of 141	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	61.3	51 of 134	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2003	49.7	82 of 133	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	50.6	125 of 229	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	50 of 187	73.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	84.4	10 of 233	95.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	80.4	5 of 181	97.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	74.1	34 of 230	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	94.0	2 of 132	98.5%	★★★★★

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)97th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)96th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)85th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)73rd percentile-20 vs school

Female (2025)45th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+22 vs state

Mathematics60%+17 vs state

Science57%+15 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
Hoven Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	98 5th Ave W	Hoven	57450	Potter County	Hoven School District 53-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 948-2252	14	1	9.7	28.6%	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.4	17^th of 246 public middle schools	93.1%		96.2	1^st of 147 public middle schools	99.3%	16		62.5	85.7	73.3		62.5	57.2	60.0	57.2	$19,914	$679	$19,236
Bowdle Junior High - 03	Public	6-8	3083 2nd Ave	Bowdle	57428	Edmunds County	Bowdle School District 22-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 285-6590	20	3	7.5	70.0%	17 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	43.5	158^th of 246 public middle schools	35.8%					(n/a)	83.3	66.7	25.0	55.0	33.3	50.0	12.5	30.0	0.0	$20,405	$2,264	$18,141
Gettysburg Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 E King Ave	Gettysburg	57442	Potter County	Gettysburg School District 53-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 765-2436	54	3	16.2	24.1%	50 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	75.3	34^th of 246 public middle schools	86.2%		88.3	8^th of 147 public middle schools	94.6%	26	65.0	64.3	52.6	60.4	45.0	64.3	63.2	56.6	63.2	$11,098	$422	$10,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoven Junior High - 03

How many students attend Hoven Junior High - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 14 students attended Hoven Junior High - 03.

Is Hoven Junior High - 03 a good school?

Yes. Hoven Junior High - 03 ranks in the top 6.9% of South Dakota middle schools.

What district is Hoven Junior High - 03 in?

Hoven School District 53-2

What is the racial makeup of Hoven Junior High - 03?

Students at Hoven Junior High - 03 are 93% White, 7% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Hoven Junior High - 03 attend?

Students who attend Hoven Junior High - 03 usually go on to attend Hoven High School - 01

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