Serving 118 students in grades 6-8, Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hill City Middle School - 04's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City Middle School - 04 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Middle School - 04's ranking?
Hill City Middle School - 04 is ranked #174 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hill City Middle School - 04 often compared to?
Hill City Middle School - 04is often viewed alongside schools like Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Custer Jr. High - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hill City Middle School - 04?
118 students attend Hill City Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hill City Middle School - 04 students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill City Middle School - 04?
Hill City Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill City Middle School - 04 offer ?
Hill City Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hill City Middle School - 04 part of?
Hill City Middle School - 04 is part of Hill City School District 51-2.
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