Hot Springs Middle School - 06

Hot Springs School District 23-2
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
187 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hot Springs Middle School, located at 146 N 16th St in Hot Springs, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hot Springs School District, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By leveraging its connection to the broader Hot Springs School District, the middle school aims to provide students with the resources and support necessary to succeed both academically and socially. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, events, and academic calendars through the district’s official website.
187
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    129 (69.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (14.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (7.5 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hot Springs School District 23-2
Phone: (605)745-4092
Website: http://www.hssd.k12.sd.us/page/2888
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 66
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 55
Gender Ratio