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Hamlin Middle School - 02 ranks 45 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 182 students attended Hamlin Middle School - 02.

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Students at Hamlin Middle School - 02 are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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Hamlin Middle School - 02

Summary:

Hamlin Middle School - 02 is a public middle school located in Hayti, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 186 students. The school is part of the Hamlin School District 28-3, which is ranked 31 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hamlin Middle School - 02 consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with a particular strength in Mathematics. The school's performance with female and low socioeconomic status (SES) students is notably strong, ranking 20th and 18th, respectively, out of all South Dakota middle schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance with male and white students is more average. Hamlin Middle School - 02 has also shown a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 9.0% in 2021-2022 to 6.9% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Henry Middle School - 03 lags behind Hamlin in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, while Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has a higher ELA proficiency but lower Mathematics proficiency. Willow Lake Middle School - 03 and Castlewood Middle School - 03 have shown mixed performance compared to Hamlin. Additionally, Hamlin Middle School - 02 has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting it is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of its low-SES student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241

(605) 783-3644

District: Hamlin School District 28-3

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,760

Students who attend Hamlin Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Hamlin High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hamlin Middle School - 02:

Elementary:

Hamlin Elementary - 09

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamlin Middle School - 02 ranks better than 69.4% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.43. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle School - 02 is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Hamlin Middle School - 02 employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamlin Middle School - 02 is $7,760.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamlin Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamlin Middle School - 02 45^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Hamlin Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hamlin School District 28-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamlin School District 28-3 31^st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamlin Middle School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Hamlin Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	71.01	21^st	133	84.2%
2004	68.74	26^th	134	80.6%
2005	55.38	73^rd	136	46.3%
2006	57.30	64^th	141	54.6%
2007	59.56	63^rd	136	53.7%
2008	51.93	83^rd	136	39.0%
2009	61.75	56^th	139	59.7%
2010	77.17	16^th	139	88.5%
2011	67.21	40^th	140	71.4%
2012	71.31	29^th	146	80.1%
2013	67.44	42^nd	145	71.0%
2015	52.41	67^th	145	53.8%
2016	77.84	21^st	147	85.7%
2017	57.83	58^th	146	60.3%
2018	68.05	39^th	147	73.5%
2019	53.62	70^th	149	53.0%
2021	48.51	72^nd	145	50.3%
2022	53.49	67^th	143	53.1%
2023	61.29	47^th	150	68.7%
2024	63.43	45^th	147	69.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamlin Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	79.03	8^th	71	88.7%
2019	60.88	22^nd	79	72.2%
2021	55.91	20^th	63	68.3%
2022	70.54	8^th	46	82.6%
2023	74.68	8^th	70	88.6%
2024	61.65	18^th	65	72.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hamlin Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	66.02	32^nd	99	67.7%
2019	56.55	48^th	107	55.1%
2021	55.95	51^st	113	54.9%
2022	61.90	36^th	102	64.7%
2023	71.03	21^st	112	81.3%
2024	70.49	20^th	107	81.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Hamlin Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	69.00	25^th	111	77.5%
2019	51.32	54^th	110	50.9%
2021	44.30	66^th	115	42.6%
2022	44.89	63^rd	104	39.4%
2023	51.69	53^rd	116	54.3%
2024	52.27	56^th	115	51.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hamlin Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	59.25	46^th	131	64.9%
2019	47.19	74^th	136	45.6%
2021	40.43	88^th	136	35.3%
2022	47.15	68^th	132	48.5%
2023	57.52	49^th	136	64.0%
2024	62.81	40^th	132	69.7%

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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 Hamlin 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	136	136
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	138	138
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138	138
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	138	138
1993	146	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1994	179	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1995	173	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
1996	173	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
1997	182	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1998	167	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1999	161	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2000	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
2001	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2002	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2003	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2004	104	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
2005	86	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	88
2006	93	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	94
2007	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
2008	89	n/a	n/a	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	92
2009	147	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2010	140	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	146
2011	125	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	130
2012	122	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	127
2013	138	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	141
2014	149	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	154
2015	161	1	0	5	0	0	1	0	168
2016	166	2	0	3	1	0	1	0	173
2017	171	1	0	4	0	0	3	0	179
2018	170	0	0	6	0	0	4	0	180
2019	174	0	1	10	0	0	6	0	191
2020	178	1	1	9	0	0	3	0	192
2021	185	2	1	8	1	0	3	0	200
2022	179	2	0	8	2	0	1	0	192
2023	173	1	0	10	0	0	2	0	186
2024	168	0	0	11	1	0	2	0	182

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	136	10.3	13.2	n/a
1990	138	10.8	12.7	n/a
1991	138	11.0	12.5	n/a
1992	138	11.0	12.5	n/a
1993	149	10.5	14.2	n/a
1994	181	13.6	13.3	n/a
1995	176	12.6	14.0	n/a
1996	176	12.6	14.0	n/a
1997	185	12.2	15.2	43.8
1998	168	12.4	13.5	62.5
1999	162	12.7	12.8	59.9
2000	156	11.9	13.1	67.3
2001	151	12.4	12.2	54.3
2002	155	11.4	13.6	49.7
2003	155	11.4	13.6	49.7
2004	104	7.9	13.2	56.7
2005	88	7.3	12.1	58
2006	94	7.5	12.5	50
2007	96	7.1	13.5	44.8
2008	92	7.5	12.3	59.8
2009	150	8.9	16.9	51.3
2010	146	8.5	17.0	49.3
2011	130	8.5	15.1	46.2
2012	127	8.2	15.3	42.5
2013	141	8.2	17.0	42.6
2014	154	8.8	17.4	42.2
2015	168	10.0	16.8	38.1
2016	173	10.0	17.3	38.2
2017	179	9.9	18.0	40.8
2018	180	10.1	17.7	42.2
2019	191	9.9	19.1	42.9
2020	192	9.7	19.6	45.8
2021	200	10.6	18.7	38.5
2022	192	9.0	21.2	26
2023	186	10.3	17.9	29.6
2024	182	11.2	16.1	29.7

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 Hamlin Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	136	10.3	13.2	n/a
1990	138	10.8	12.7	n/a
1991	138	11.0	12.5	n/a
1992	138	11.0	12.5	n/a
1993	149	10.5	14.2	n/a
1994	181	13.6	13.3	n/a
1995	176	12.6	14.0	n/a
1996	176	12.6	14.0	n/a
1997	185	12.2	15.2	43.8
1998	168	12.4	13.5	62.5
1999	162	12.7	12.8	59.9
2000	156	11.9	13.1	67.3
2001	151	12.4	12.2	54.3
2002	155	11.4	13.6	49.7
2003	155	11.4	13.6	49.7
2004	104	7.9	13.2	56.7
2005	88	7.3	12.1	58
2006	94	7.5	12.5	50
2007	96	7.1	13.5	44.8
2008	92	7.5	12.3	59.8
2009	150	8.9	16.9	51.3
2010	146	8.5	17.0	49.3
2011	130	8.5	15.1	46.2
2012	127	8.2	15.3	42.5
2013	141	8.2	17.0	42.6
2014	154	8.8	17.4	42.2
2015	168	10.0	16.8	38.1
2016	173	10.0	17.3	38.2
2017	179	9.9	18.0	40.8
2018	180	10.1	17.7	42.2
2019	191	9.9	19.1	42.9
2020	192	9.7	19.6	45.8
2021	200	10.6	18.7	38.5
2022	192	9.0	21.2	26
2023	186	10.3	17.9	29.6
2024	182	11.2	16.1	29.7

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 Hamlin Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$324 (4.3%)	$7,144 (95.7%)	$7,467
2021	$440 (6.2%)	$6,645 (93.8%)	$7,085
2022	$1,651 (22.0%)	$5,867 (78.0%)	$7,518
2023	$1,514 (19.5%)	$6,246 (80.5%)	$7,760

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamlin Middle School - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 70^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 47^th of 150 Middle schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	45.3	56.2	10.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamlin School District 28-3)	45.3	56.2	10.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	56.3	57.5	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hamlin School District 28-3)	56.3	57.5	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	61.7	49.1	12.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamlin School District 28-3)	61.7	49.1	12.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	56.7	54.6	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hamlin School District 28-3)	56.7	54.6	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	46	49.2	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamlin School District 28-3)	46	49.2	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	38.1	37.7	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hamlin School District 28-3)	38.1	37.7	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	38.1	32.8	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Hamlin School District 28-3)	38.1	32.8	5.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	50.8	51.9	1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hamlin School District 28-3)	58.4	56.9	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hamlin Middle School - 02)	50.3	50.3	0%
All Grades Mathematics (Hamlin School District 28-3)	53.1	53.5	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	191	186	2.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	174	173	0.6%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	29.6%	13.4%

Schools Near Hamlin 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamlin Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	44577 188th St	Hayti	57241	Hamlin County	Hamlin School District 28-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 783-3644	182	11	16.1	29.7%	168 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	63.4	45^th of 147 public middle schools	69.4%		61.3	47^th of 150 public middle schools	68.7%	2		52.7	59.2	42.9	52.2		61.8	64.8	48.2	58.8		28.6	$7,760	$1,514	$6,246
Castlewood Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	310 E Harry St	Castlewood	57223	Hamlin County	Castlewood School District 28-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 793-2497	73	4	17.2	23.3%	67 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	48.1	81^st of 147 public middle schools	44.9%		60.5	49^th of 150 public middle schools	67.3%	32		54.2	57.2	57.1	56.2		33.3	33.3	39.3	35.6		32.1	$10,359	$42	$10,318
Willow Lake Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	400 Garfield Ave	Willow Lake	57278	Clark County	Willow Lake School District 12-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 625-5945	63	4	17.0	34.9%	58 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.2	40^th of 147 public middle schools	72.8%		48.8	83^rd of 150 public middle schools	44.7%	43		50.0	43.8	79.2	60.0		45.0	50.0	41.7	45.0		54.2	$8,371	$177	$8,194
Henry Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	111 N Cedar	Henry	57243	Codington County	Henry School District 14-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 532-5364	53	3	15.3	52.8%	51 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.8	140^th of 147 public middle schools	4.8%		15.1	136^th of 150 public middle schools	9.3%	4		12.5	12.5	33.3	20.0				16.7	10.0		11.1	$13,122	$37	$13,085
Watertown Intermediate School - 13	Public	5-6	601 11th St NE	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 882-6355	556	42	13.2	32.2%	454 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.2%)								(n/a)	56.0	53.9			55.0	46.6	46.1			46.3	46.2		$9,447	$497	$8,950

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