- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hot Springs, SD
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs Middle School - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463448000911
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, SD.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District 23-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463448000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 463448000911 · Hot Springs, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 13.5:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hot Springs Elementary - 02 (306 students)
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hot Springs El
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
306 students
- Hot Springs Hi
Hot Springs High School - 01
215 students
- This school
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
189 students
What this shows Hot Springs Middle School - 06 reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hot Springs Middle School - 06 compares
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 39% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,609
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Hot Springs School District 23-2 reports $10,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hot Springs Middle School - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs Middle School - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs Middle School - 06
How many students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has 189 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hot Springs, SD. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
17.6% of students at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Hot Springs Middle School - 06 rank among public schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Besides Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Hot Springs School District 23-2 also operates Hot Springs Elementary - 02 (306 students) and Hot Springs High School - 01 (215 students). See the Hot Springs School District 23-2 district page for the complete list.