Hanson Middle School - 02

Hanson School District 30-1
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
87 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hanson Middle School, located at 230 6th St in Alexandria, South Dakota, serves as a core component of the Hanson School District. As a smaller, rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for students in the middle grades, bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The school emphasizes academic development, character growth, and fostering a close-knit community atmosphere typical of South Dakota’s smaller school districts.

The school operates under the broader Hanson School District (hanson.k12.sd.us), which provides resources and administrative support to ensure students have access to a well-rounded curriculum. By prioritizing a personalized approach to learning, Hanson Middle School aims to prepare its students for future academic challenges while maintaining strong ties to the local Alexandria community. The school serves as a central hub for student engagement, encouraging participation in both extracurricular activities and foundational classroom learning.
87
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    83 (95.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hanson School District 30-1
Phone: (605)239-4387
Website: http://www.hanson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3
Charter School 71 Students
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th