- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hill City, SD
Hill City Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Hill City Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463336000848
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill City Middle School - 04 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hill City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill City Middle School - 04 has class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hill City, SD.
School address
District: Hill City School District 51-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463336000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hill City Middle School - 04 held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 463336000848 · Hill City, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 19.2:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hill City Elementary - 02 (247 students)
Hill City Middle School - 04 held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hill City Middle School - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hill City Elem
Hill City Elementary - 02
247 students
- Hill City High
Hill City High School - 01
158 students
- This school
Hill City Middle School - 04
115 students
What this shows Hill City Middle School - 04 reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill City Middle School - 04 compares
Hill City Middle School - 04 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 19% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Hill City Middle School - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Hill City School District 51-2 reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill City Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill City High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill City Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hill City Middle School - 04
How many students attend Hill City Middle School - 04?
Hill City Middle School - 04 has 115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hill City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Middle School - 04 is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill City Middle School - 04?
23.3% of students at Hill City Middle School - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill City Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Hill City Middle School - 04 is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Hill City, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill City Middle School - 04?
Hill City Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill City Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Hill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Middle School - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hill City, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hill City School District 51-2?
Besides Hill City Middle School - 04, Hill City School District 51-2 also operates Hill City Elementary - 02 (247 students) and Hill City High School - 01 (158 students). See the Hill City School District 51-2 district page for the complete list.