Hitchcock-Tulare Jr. High School - 02

Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
26 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School, located in Tulare, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational component of the Hitchcock-Tulare School District. As a smaller, rural school, it focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares middle-school-aged students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core curriculum standards while maintaining a supportive atmosphere typical of South Dakota’s smaller school systems.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a significant role in the local community by promoting student involvement in extracurricular activities and athletics. By prioritizing a balance between academic rigor and personal development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future success. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub, reflecting the values and commitment to education found within the Hitchcock-Tulare area.
26
Total Students
2.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    26 (100.0 %)
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: Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
Phone: (605)596-4171
Website: http://www.hitchcock-tulare.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 7 10
Grade 8 16
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Redfield Middle School - 02
Redfield School District 56-4
Charter School 114 Students
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th