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Hoven Junior High - 03

Summary:

Hoven Junior High - 03 is a small public middle school in Hoven, South Dakota, serving just 14 students in grades 7-8. Despite its tiny size, this school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, making it a standout among South Dakota middle schools.

Hoven Junior High - 03 has a long history of strong academic achievement, with students scoring well above the state and Hoven School District 53-2 averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.33% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50.04% statewide and 62.5% for the district. In Mathematics, an impressive 80% of students were proficient or better, far exceeding the 42.95% state average and 66.08% district average. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0% to 25% over the past few years, is also a notable strength.

Hoven Junior High - 03 stands out from nearby middle schools like Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Bowdle Junior High - 03 in several key areas. It maintains a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 10 students per teacher, and spends significantly more per student, from $18,239 to $20,791 per year. This investment in resources and personalized attention may be a factor in the school's consistent academic excellence, making it a model for other small, rural schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1 and Bowdle School District 22-1.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 98 5th Ave W
       Hoven, SD  57450

(605) 948-2252

District: Hoven School District 53-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,397 Help


Students who attend Hoven Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:    Hoven High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hoven Junior High - 03:

Elementary:    Hoven Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  14

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Compare Details Hoven Junior High - 03 ranks better than 99.3% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Hoven Junior High - 03 is $19,397.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hoven Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoven Junior High - 03 1st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Hoven Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hoven Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.67 82nd 133 38.3%
2004 61.29 51st 134 61.9%
2006 51.12 86th 141 39.0%
2007 60.58 56th 136 58.8%
2024 96.24 1st 147 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hoven Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.97 2nd 132 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hoven Junior High - 03

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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 43 43
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 44 44
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 47 47
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 47 47
1993 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1995 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1996 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1997 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1998 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1999 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2000 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2001 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2002 26 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 27
2003 26 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 27
2004 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2005 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2006 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2007 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2008 23 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 23
2009 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2010 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2011 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2012 19 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20
2013 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2014 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2015 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 13
2016 13 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 16
2017 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 18
2018 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2019 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2020 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 13
2021 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 16
2022 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2023 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hoven Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 43 2.0 21.5 n/a
1990 44 3.6 12.2 n/a
1991 47 0.3 156.6 n/a
1992 47 0.3 156.6 n/a
1993 49 3.2 15.3 n/a
1994 43 2.8 15.4 n/a
1995 38 2.7 14.1 n/a
1996 38 2.7 14.1 n/a
1997 32 2.9 11.0 31.3
1998 35 3.3 10.6 42.9
1999 42 3.2 13.1 35.7
2000 32 2.7 11.9 56.3
2001 31 2.0 15.5 45.2
2002 27 1.9 14.2 63
2003 27 1.9 14.2 63
2004 24 2.1 11.4 50
2005 23 1.7 13.5 60.9
2006 20 1.8 11.1 70
2007 25 2.0 12.5 48
2008 23 1.9 12.1 30.4
2009 19 2.3 7.9 57.9
2010 20 2.0 9.5 70
2011 16 2.1 7.6 62.5
2012 20 2.7 7.3 50
2013 19 2.6 7.1 36.8
2014 15 2.2 6.7 20
2015 13 2.0 6.5 23.1
2016 16 2.0 8.0 50
2017 18 2.0 8.7 38.9
2018 18 2.0 8.8 38.9
2019 17 2.9 5.8 64.7
2020 13 2.3 5.6 53.8
2021 16 1.7 9.4 31.3
2022 12 1.5 7.6 25
2023 14 1.3 10.0 35.7

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 Hoven Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 43 2.0 21.5 n/a
1990 44 3.6 12.2 n/a
1991 47 0.3 156.6 n/a
1992 47 0.3 156.6 n/a
1993 49 3.2 15.3 n/a
1994 43 2.8 15.4 n/a
1995 38 2.7 14.1 n/a
1996 38 2.7 14.1 n/a
1997 32 2.9 11.0 31.3
1998 35 3.3 10.6 42.9
1999 42 3.2 13.1 35.7
2000 32 2.7 11.9 56.3
2001 31 2.0 15.5 45.2
2002 27 1.9 14.2 63
2003 27 1.9 14.2 63
2004 24 2.1 11.4 50
2005 23 1.7 13.5 60.9
2006 20 1.8 11.1 70
2007 25 2.0 12.5 48
2008 23 1.9 12.1 30.4
2009 19 2.3 7.9 57.9
2010 20 2.0 9.5 70
2011 16 2.1 7.6 62.5
2012 20 2.7 7.3 50
2013 19 2.6 7.1 36.8
2014 15 2.2 6.7 20
2015 13 2.0 6.5 23.1
2016 16 2.0 8.0 50
2017 18 2.0 8.7 38.9
2018 18 2.0 8.8 38.9
2019 17 2.9 5.8 64.7
2020 13 2.3 5.6 53.8
2021 16 1.7 9.4 31.3
2022 12 1.5 7.6 25
2023 14 1.3 10.0 35.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoven Junior High - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $644 (3.1%) $20,148 (96.9%) $20,791
2021 $842 (4.6%) $17,397 (95.4%) $18,239
2022 $3,458 (16.9%) $16,986 (83.1%) $20,444
2023 $2,160 (11.1%) $17,237 (88.9%) $19,397

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Hoven Junior High - 03

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Hoven Junior High - 03)62.585.7
 23.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hoven School District 53-2)63.566.7
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hoven Junior High - 03)18.871.4
 52.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hoven School District 53-2)42.355.6
 13.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1714
 17.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1714
 17.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.7%35.7%
 29%

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Students at Hoven Junior High - 03 are 100% White.

Students who attend Hoven Junior High - 03 usually go on to attend Hoven High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 14 students attended Hoven Junior High - 03.


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