Enrollment
716
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huron, SD
Huron Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Huron Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463548000314
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huron Middle School - 02 earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Huron Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huron Middle School - 02 ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Huron, SD.
School address
District: Huron School District 02-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463548000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huron Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huron Middle School - 02
Huron Middle School - 02 is a large middle school in Huron, South Dakota, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Dakota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 716 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 716 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron High School - 01 (852 students) and Madison 2-3 Center - 19 (474 students) alongside Huron Middle School - 02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Huron Middle School - 02 compares
Huron Middle School - 02 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 65% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$11,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Asian 23.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Huron Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron School District 02-2, which includes Huron Middle School - 02.
$11,193
Per student
-17%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 42.5%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Huron Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Our Home Asap - 12 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huron Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Huron Middle School - 02
How many students attend Huron Middle School - 02?
Huron Middle School - 02 has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huron, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huron Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Huron Middle School - 02 is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huron Middle School - 02?
47.5% of students at Huron Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huron Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Huron Middle School - 02 is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Huron, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huron Middle School - 02?
Huron Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Huron Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Huron Middle School - 02 ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Huron, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huron on the city page.
Is Huron Middle School - 02 a good school?
Huron Middle School - 02 earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Huron School District 02-2?
Besides Huron Middle School - 02, Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron High School - 01 (852 students), Madison 2-3 Center - 19 (474 students), and Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 (467 students). See the Huron School District 02-2 district page for the complete list.
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