Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Summary:

Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Britton, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with 104 students enrolled. The school is part of the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked 73 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 25th out of 147 middle schools in 2017-2018 to 113th out of 147 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also declined, from a high of 4 stars out of 5 in 2017-2018 to just 1 star out of 5 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with female students generally performing better than male students, and White students performing relatively poorly compared to the state. Chronic absenteeism has also been a persistent issue, with rates ranging from 13.5% to 24.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 consistently underperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates of 37.04% in ELA and 28.7% in Math in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The closest neighboring middle school, Langford Area Middle School - 03, generally outperforms Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 in academic assessments, despite having a higher chronic absenteeism rate. While Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 has seen improvements in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, these have not yet resulted in significant academic gains for the school.

Detail:

Public 6-8

759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430

(605) 448-2234

District: Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,878

Students who attend Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Feeder schools for Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.4%

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Compare Details Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 76.9% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.93. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 is $9,878.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 113^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Britton-Hecla School District 45-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 73^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	66.46	32^nd	133	75.9%
2004	60.86	53^rd	134	60.4%
2005	48.95	91^st	136	33.1%
2006	42.27	105^th	141	25.5%
2007	42.05	110^th	136	19.1%
2008	63.35	47^th	136	65.4%
2009	53.50	76^th	139	45.3%
2010	78.05	12^th	139	91.4%
2011	66.84	42^nd	140	70.0%
2012	70.64	32^nd	146	78.1%
2013	65.50	48^th	145	66.9%
2015	22.53	127^th	145	12.4%
2016	53.33	64^th	147	56.5%
2017	47.54	91^st	146	37.7%
2018	73.99	25^th	147	83.0%
2019	55.03	66^th	149	55.7%
2021	48.42	73^rd	145	49.7%
2022	44.15	89^th	143	37.8%
2023	49.75	80^th	150	46.7%
2024	27.93	113^th	147	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	53.13	56^th	107	47.7%
2021	57.85	46^th	113	59.3%
2022	53.23	48^th	102	52.9%
2023	51.56	60^th	112	46.4%
2024	44.64	69^th	107	35.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	56.11	43^rd	110	60.9%
2021	35.38	81^st	115	29.6%
2022	31.48	82^nd	104	21.2%
2023	45.99	66^th	116	43.1%
2024	18.41	102^nd	115	11.3%

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Rank History for White students at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	59.24	47^th	131	64.1%
2019	44.08	80^th	136	41.2%
2021	36.68	98^th	136	27.9%
2022	37.61	92^nd	132	30.3%
2023	41.34	87^th	136	36.0%
2024	20.49	117^th	132	11.4%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
2003	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
2004	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
2005	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
2006	89	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	92
2007	85	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	87
2008	79	n/a	n/a	1	2	n/a	n/a	82
2009	82	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	86
2010	72	0	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	79
2011	62	0	0	3	0	1	0	66
2012	64	0	0	4	1	0	1	70
2013	54	0	0	3	3	1	0	61
2014	42	0	0	3	4	1	0	50
2015	43	1	0	3	4	0	0	51
2016	40	1	1	2	1	0	0	45
2017	36	1	1	0	1	0	1	40
2018	50	0	1	0	1	0	0	52
2019	77	1	2	2	0	0	2	84
2020	74	2	1	2	2	0	4	85
2021	86	2	1	3	2	1	4	99
2022	89	2	0	6	2	0	5	104
2023	94	1	0	6	0	0	3	104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	76	4.9	15.5	35.5
2003	76	4.9	15.5	35.5
2004	69	5.0	13.8	40.6
2005	76	4.3	17.7	36.8
2006	92	4.3	21.4	31.5
2007	87	4.3	20.2	32.2
2008	82	4.9	16.7	28
2009	86	4.8	17.9	24.4
2010	79	4.6	16.9	35.4
2011	66	4.6	14.1	31.8
2012	70	5.0	13.8	37.1
2013	61	4.2	14.3	45.9
2014	50	3.5	14.1	36
2015	51	3.0	17.0	35.3
2016	45	3.0	15.0	33.3
2017	40	3.0	13.3	37.5
2018	52	3.6	14.2	21.2
2019	84	4.7	17.8	13.1
2020	85	4.5	18.5	22.4
2021	99	4.7	20.8	19.2
2022	104	5.9	17.5	10.6
2023	104	6.3	16.3	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	76	4.9	15.5	35.5
2003	76	4.9	15.5	35.5
2004	69	5.0	13.8	40.6
2005	76	4.3	17.7	36.8
2006	92	4.3	21.4	31.5
2007	87	4.3	20.2	32.2
2008	82	4.9	16.7	28
2009	86	4.8	17.9	24.4
2010	79	4.6	16.9	35.4
2011	66	4.6	14.1	31.8
2012	70	5.0	13.8	37.1
2013	61	4.2	14.3	45.9
2014	50	3.5	14.1	36
2015	51	3.0	17.0	35.3
2016	45	3.0	15.0	33.3
2017	40	3.0	13.3	37.5
2018	52	3.6	14.2	21.2
2019	84	4.7	17.8	13.1
2020	85	4.5	18.5	22.4
2021	99	4.7	20.8	19.2
2022	104	5.9	17.5	10.6
2023	104	6.3	16.3	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$12 (0.1%)	$8,217 (99.9%)	$8,228
2021	$402 (4.8%)	$7,915 (95.2%)	$8,317
2022	$175 (2.0%)	$8,661 (98.0%)	$8,837
2023	$837 (8.5%)	$9,041 (91.5%)	$9,878

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 66^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 80^th of 150 Middle schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	55.6	50	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	50	48.7	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	37	32.4	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	33.3	29.7	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	50	44.1	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	48.3	44.7	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	37.5	32.4	5.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	37.9	34.2	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	57.6	61.8	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	56.8	59.5	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	42.4	26.5	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	37.8	24.3	13.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	60.6	52.9	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	59.5	48.7	10.8%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	54.8	52	2.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	59.3	47.8	11.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03)	39.3	30.4	8.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Britton-Hecla School District 45-4)	43.8	34.4	9.4%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	84	104	23.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	94	22.1%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.1%	15.4%	2.3%

Schools Near Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	759 5th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	104	6	16.3	15.4%	94 (90.4%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	27.9	113^th of 147 public middle schools	23.1%		49.8	80^th of 150 public middle schools	46.7%	33	31.7	42.4	38.2	37.0	22.0	30.3	35.3	28.7	41.2	$9,878	$837	$9,041
Langford Area Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	206 Chestnut St	Langford	57454	Marshall County	Langford Area 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 493-6454	42	4	11.1	33.3%	38 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	36.8	101^st of 147 public middle schools	31.3%		43.9	92^nd of 150 public middle schools	38.7%	9	33.3	58.3	28.6	39.5	50.0	50.0	21.4	39.5	28.6	$14,318	$33	$14,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

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Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

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Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 23.1% of South Dakota middle schools.

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Students at Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03.

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