How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Custer Jr. High - 05 | Hill City Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Custer, SD | Hill City, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 101 | 115 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Custer Jr. High - 05 | Hill City Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,663 | $12,450 |
| District | Custer School District 16-1 | Hill City School District 51-2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Custer Jr. High - 05 | Hill City Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 66.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.0% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.9% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Custer Jr. High - 05 | Hill City Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 88:1 | 63:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.9% | 11.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.