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Hill City Middle School - 04 vs. Custer Jr. High - 05

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School Overview

School
Hill City Middle School - 04
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Custer Jr. High - 05
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 118 students in grades 6-8, Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 103 students in grades 7-8, Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
118 students
103 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hill City Middle School - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Custer Jr. High - 05 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hill City Middle School - 04.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Custer Jr. High - 05.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hill City Middle School - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Custer Jr. High - 05 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Middle School - 04 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hill City School District 51-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Custer Jr. High - 05 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Custer School District 16-1 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#238 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
#328 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hill City Middle School - 04, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Custer Jr. High - 05, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City Middle School - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Custer Jr. High - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City Middle School - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Custer Jr. High - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hill City Middle School - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hill City School District 51-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Custer Jr. High - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hill City Middle School - 04 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Custer Jr. High - 05 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
34
-
Grade 7 Students
41
48
Grade 8 Students
43
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hill City Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hill City School District 51-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Custer Jr. High - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hill City Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hill City School District 51-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Custer Jr. High - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hill City Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hill City School District 51-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Custer Jr. High - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hill City Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hill City School District 51-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Custer Jr. High - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hill City Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hill City School District 51-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Custer Jr. High - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hill City Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hill City School District 51-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Custer Jr. High - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Custer School District 16-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hill City Middle School - 04, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hill City School District 51-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Custer Jr. High - 05, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hill City Middle School - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hill City School District 51-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Custer Jr. High - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hill City Middle School - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hill City School District 51-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Custer Jr. High - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Custer School District 16-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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