Summary:
The city of Hot Springs, South Dakota is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hot Springs School District 23-2. While the district as a whole is performing below the state average in many areas, one school stands out as a bright spot - Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 consistently ranks higher than the other schools in the district, with a statewide ranking of 78 out of 147 middle schools and a 4-star rating. The school has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages, though it lags behind in Mathematics. In contrast, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 has lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Hot Springs High School - 01 has higher proficiency in English Language Arts but lower rates in Mathematics and Science.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, particularly at the middle school level, which may be contributing to the lower test scores. Additionally, the similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest that factors other than funding and staffing may be driving the differences in performance. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the schools in Hot Springs, South Dakota, and highlights areas for potential improvement within the district, while also identifying the standout performance of Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
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