Summary:
The Hill City School District 51-2 in South Dakota has one middle school, Hill City Middle School - 04, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state. This standout school has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, and maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, indicating strong student engagement.
Hill City Middle School - 04 outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with 8th-grade students scoring particularly well at 66.67% proficient or better. However, the school's Mathematics performance is more uneven, with 7th-grade students scoring significantly below the district and state averages. The school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 38.1% is on par with the state average.
The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 30%, suggests a relatively affluent student population. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $11,116 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. While the school has maintained its high standards, there may still be room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics and in closing any achievement gaps between grade levels or subject areas.
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