Hanson Middle School - 02

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Hanson Middle School - 02 is a high-performing public middle school in Alexandria, South Dakota, serving 87 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hanson School District 30-1, which is ranked 11th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hanson Middle School - 02 has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in South Dakota, currently ranking 14th out of 147 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Hanson Middle School - 02 has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 76% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 67.55% for the Hanson School District 30-1 and 50.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 53.33% proficiency, compared to 56.92% for the district and 42.95% for the state. The school has particularly strong performance among female students, ranking 1st out of 107 South Dakota middle schools in this subgroup for the 2023-2024 school year, and also performs well among white students, ranking 16th out of 132 schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools, Hanson Middle School - 02 outperforms Ethan Junior High - 03 and Mitchell Middle School - 02 in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hanson Middle School - 02 had 76% proficiency in ELA, compared to 68.29% for Ethan Junior High - 03 and 56.53% for Mitchell Middle School - 02. This consistent high performance is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and supportive community.

Detail:

Public 6-8

230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311

(605) 239-4387

District: Hanson School District 30-1

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,192

Students who attend Hanson Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:	Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
	Hanson High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hanson Middle School - 02:

Elementary:	Hanson Elementary - 06
	Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
	Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 87

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Compare Details Hanson Middle School - 02 ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.84. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanson Middle School - 02 is $9,192.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Hanson Middle School - 02 14^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Hanson Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Hanson School District 30-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanson School District 30-1 11^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hanson Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	81.88	2^nd	133	98.5%
2004	70.52	23^rd	134	82.8%
2005	52.90	80^th	136	41.2%
2006	72.03	23^rd	141	83.7%
2007	65.56	42^nd	136	69.1%
2008	76.50	12^th	136	91.2%
2009	60.42	58^th	139	58.3%
2011	59.53	64^th	140	54.3%
2012	44.94	96^th	146	34.2%
2013	40.61	112^th	145	22.8%
2015	44.85	81^st	145	44.1%
2016	53.67	61^st	147	58.5%
2017	45.94	93^rd	146	36.3%
2018	65.27	44^th	147	70.1%
2019	72.54	31^st	149	79.2%
2021	85.46	7^th	145	95.2%
2022	83.90	9^th	143	93.7%
2023	85.50	9^th	150	94.0%
2024	83.84	14^th	147	90.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Hanson Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	86.42	4^th	99	96.0%
2019	75.38	15^th	107	86.0%
2021	80.11	9^th	113	92.0%
2022	86.01	4^th	102	96.1%
2023	89.09	3^rd	112	97.3%
2024	94.33	1^st	107	99.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Hanson Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	42.96	74^th	111	33.3%
2019	62.21	39^th	110	64.5%
2021	86.26	6^th	115	94.8%
2022	76.67	12^th	104	88.5%
2023	77.81	15^th	116	87.1%
2024	57.82	43^rd	115	62.6%

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Rank History for White students at Hanson Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	53.63	57^th	131	56.5%
2019	64.80	40^th	136	70.6%
2021	79.38	12^th	136	91.2%
2022	77.94	15^th	132	88.6%
2023	80.95	14^th	136	89.7%
2024	79.04	16^th	132	87.9%

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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 Hanson Middle School - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	70	70
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	53	53
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	50	50
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	50	50
1993	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
1994	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
1995	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
1996	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
1997	49	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
1998	43	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1999	51	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2000	44	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	44
2001	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	33
2002	50	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2003	50	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2004	40	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	41
2005	34	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	35
2006	43	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2007	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2008	36	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	36
2009	41	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2010	61	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2011	71	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	74
2012	72	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	73
2013	72	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	74
2014	68	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	70
2015	74	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	77
2016	78	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	83
2017	89	0	0	3	1	0	1	0	94
2018	87	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	90
2019	89	0	0	1	2	0	1	0	93
2020	77	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	82
2021	90	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	94
2022	87	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	91
2023	83	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	87

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hanson Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	70	4.3	16.2	n/a
1990	53	5.0	10.6	n/a
1991	50	5.0	10.0	n/a
1992	50	5.0	10.0	n/a
1993	63	4.4	14.3	n/a
1994	58	3.7	15.7	n/a
1995	83	6.0	13.8	n/a
1996	83	6.0	13.8	n/a
1997	49	3.5	14.0	18.4
1998	43	2.6	16.5	37.2
1999	51	2.7	18.9	31.4
2000	44	3.4	12.9	36.4
2001	33	5.5	6.0	33.3
2002	50	6.2	8.1	42
2003	50	6.2	8.1	42
2004	41	4.5	9.1	34.1
2005	35	4.0	8.8	20
2006	43	3.9	11.0	20.9
2007	38	4.0	9.5	28.9
2008	36	4.2	8.6	22.2
2009	42	3.8	11.1	33.3
2010	63	4.1	15.1	20.6
2011	74	4.4	16.6	17.6
2012	73	3.7	19.4	16.4
2013	74	4.1	17.8	14.9
2014	70	3.9	17.9	14.3
2015	77	4.0	19.2	24.7
2016	83	5.0	16.6	30.1
2017	94	6.3	14.8	26.6
2018	90	5.9	15.1	20
2019	93	6.2	14.7	20.4
2020	82	6.2	13.2	13.4
2021	94	6.1	15.2	11.7
2022	91	6.1	14.8	5.5
2023	87	6.0	14.4	18.4

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 Hanson Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	70	4.3	16.2	n/a
1990	53	5.0	10.6	n/a
1991	50	5.0	10.0	n/a
1992	50	5.0	10.0	n/a
1993	63	4.4	14.3	n/a
1994	58	3.7	15.7	n/a
1995	83	6.0	13.8	n/a
1996	83	6.0	13.8	n/a
1997	49	3.5	14.0	18.4
1998	43	2.6	16.5	37.2
1999	51	2.7	18.9	31.4
2000	44	3.4	12.9	36.4
2001	33	5.5	6.0	33.3
2002	50	6.2	8.1	42
2003	50	6.2	8.1	42
2004	41	4.5	9.1	34.1
2005	35	4.0	8.8	20
2006	43	3.9	11.0	20.9
2007	38	4.0	9.5	28.9
2008	36	4.2	8.6	22.2
2009	42	3.8	11.1	33.3
2010	63	4.1	15.1	20.6
2011	74	4.4	16.6	17.6
2012	73	3.7	19.4	16.4
2013	74	4.1	17.8	14.9
2014	70	3.9	17.9	14.3
2015	77	4.0	19.2	24.7
2016	83	5.0	16.6	30.1
2017	94	6.3	14.8	26.6
2018	90	5.9	15.1	20
2019	93	6.2	14.7	20.4
2020	82	6.2	13.2	13.4
2021	94	6.1	15.2	11.7
2022	91	6.1	14.8	5.5
2023	87	6.0	14.4	18.4

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 Hanson Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$06 (0.1%)	$4,104 (99.9%)	$4,110
2021	$297 (3.6%)	$7,937 (96.4%)	$8,233
2022	$503 (5.4%)	$8,798 (94.6%)	$9,301
2023	$31 (0.3%)	$9,161 (99.7%)	$9,192

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanson Middle School - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 9^th of 150 Middle schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hanson Middle School - 02)	58.6	63	4.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hanson School District 30-1)	59.4	52.9	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hanson Middle School - 02)	44.8	55.6	10.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hanson School District 30-1)	46.9	47.1	0.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hanson Middle School - 02)	82.1	59.3	22.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hanson School District 30-1)	75	60.6	14.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hanson Middle School - 02)	64.3	44.5	19.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hanson School District 30-1)	55.6	42.4	13.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hanson Middle School - 02)	62.9	88.2	25.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hanson School District 30-1)	64.1	86.5	22.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hanson Middle School - 02)	65.7	76.5	10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hanson School District 30-1)	66.7	73	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Hanson Middle School - 02)	37.1	64.7	27.6%
8th Grade Science (Hanson School District 30-1)	41	59.5	18.4%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hanson Middle School - 02)	67.4	71.6	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hanson School District 30-1)	70.4	67.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hanson Middle School - 02)	58.7	60.2	1.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hanson School District 30-1)	61.5	61.1	0.4%
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	93	87	6.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	83	6.7%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.4%	18.4%	2%

Schools Near Hanson Middle School - 02

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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
Hanson Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	87	6	14.4	18.4%	83 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	83.8	14^th of 147 public middle schools	90.5%		85.5	9^th of 150 public middle schools	94.0%	5	76.2	69.2	82.1	76.0	61.9	57.7	42.9	53.3	57.1	$9,192	$31	$9,161
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	71	7	10.9	29.6%	63 (88.7%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	61.8	51^st of 147 public middle schools	65.3%		58.9	55^th of 150 public middle schools	63.3%	4	66.7	72.7	45.0	62.3	40.7	50.0	45.0	44.9	35.0	$12,202	$1,381	$10,822
Ethan Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	44	2	18.5	20.5%	39 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	78.6	22^nd of 147 public middle schools	85.0%		91.4	2^nd of 150 public middle schools	98.7%	20		73.7	63.6	68.3		73.7	40.9	56.1	50.0	$9,277	$766	$8,511
Mitchell Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	800 W 10th Ave	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 995-3051	616	40	15.4	34.9%	488 (79.2%)	4 (0.6%)	62 (10.1%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	69.7	31^st of 147 public middle schools	78.9%		72.7	29^th of 150 public middle schools	80.7%	2	51.9	60.9	56.5	56.5	52.4	59.9	47.5	53.3	45.5	$9,170	$412	$8,758

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