How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hanson Middle School - 02 | Howard Jr. High - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, SD | Howard, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 71 | 75 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.9% | 16.0% |
| 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 | Hanson Middle School - 02 | Howard Jr. High - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,813 | $14,128 |
| District | Hanson School District 30-1 | Howard School District 48-3 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hanson Middle School - 02 | Howard Jr. High - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 92.0% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hanson Middle School - 02 | Howard Jr. High - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 170:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.2% | 10.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.