Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

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Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 ranks 89 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 is a public middle school located in Tulare, South Dakota, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 26 students. The school is part of the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6, which is ranked 86 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 20th out of 146 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 89th out of 147 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars, indicating a substantial drop in performance compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's performance for male students and white students has also declined, with the white student subgroup ranking 131st out of 136 middle schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.0% to 14.2% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Academically, Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 is performing below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math for all grades were 36.37% and 40.91%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%. The performance gap is particularly pronounced in 8th-grade ELA and Math, where the school's proficiency rates were 10% and 20%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 48.52% and 39.87%. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for more targeted interventions and resource allocation strategies.

Detail:

Public 7-8

401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476

(605) 596-4171

District: Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,406

Students who attend Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

Feeder schools for Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02:

Elementary:

Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 22

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 ranks worse than 60.5% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 is $10,406.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 89^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 86^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2005	71.72	23^rd	136	83.1%
2006	70.96	24^th	141	83.0%
2007	82.15	6^th	136	95.6%
2008	78.28	6^th	136	95.6%
2009	74.46	18^th	139	87.1%
2010	58.36	65^th	139	53.2%
2011	26.12	122^nd	140	12.9%
2012	52.57	83^rd	146	43.2%
2013	73.95	23^rd	145	84.1%
2017	77.96	20^th	146	86.3%
2018	55.62	65^th	147	55.8%
2019	58.48	55^th	149	63.1%
2021	46.00	81^st	145	44.1%
2022	30.88	110^th	143	23.1%
2023	19.23	128^th	150	14.7%
2024	45.20	89^th	147	39.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.74	54^th	111	51.4%

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Rank History for White students at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	46.48	73^rd	131	44.3%
2019	47.94	71^st	136	47.8%
2021	36.51	100^th	136	26.5%
2022	26.27	108^th	132	18.2%
2023	10.89	131^st	136	3.7%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	36
2006	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	37
2007	32	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	32
2008	29	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	29
2009	28	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	30
2010	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	26
2011	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	25
2012	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	25
2013	26	0	0	0	0	0	0	26
2014	26	0	0	0	0	0	0	26
2015	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	19
2016	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	22
2017	31	0	0	0	1	0	0	32
2018	31	0	0	0	1	0	0	32
2019	33	0	0	0	0	0	0	33
2020	29	0	0	0	1	0	0	30
2021	25	0	0	0	1	0	0	26
2022	30	1	0	1	0	0	0	32
2023	26	0	0	0	0	0	0	26
2024	21	0	0	1	0	0	0	22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	36	2.0	18.0	33.3
2006	37	2.2	16.8	29.7
2007	32	2.0	16.0	34.4
2008	29	1.9	15.3	31
2009	30	1.7	16.7	33.3
2010	26	1.6	15.8	26.9
2011	25	2.7	9.2	28
2012	25	2.6	9.3	16
2013	26	2.5	10.0	23.1
2014	26	2.4	10.6	26.9
2015	19	2.0	9.5	47.4
2016	22	3.0	7.3	31.8
2017	32	2.8	11.3	15.6
2018	32	2.8	11.3	28.1
2019	33	3.1	10.3	15.2
2020	30	3.1	9.4	16.7
2021	26	3.4	7.6	30.8
2022	32	3.4	9.3	18.8
2023	26	2.8	9.2	15.4
2024	22	2.0	10.6	27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	36	2.0	18.0	33.3
2006	37	2.2	16.8	29.7
2007	32	2.0	16.0	34.4
2008	29	1.9	15.3	31
2009	30	1.7	16.7	33.3
2010	26	1.6	15.8	26.9
2011	25	2.7	9.2	28
2012	25	2.6	9.3	16
2013	26	2.5	10.0	23.1
2014	26	2.4	10.6	26.9
2015	19	2.0	9.5	47.4
2016	22	3.0	7.3	31.8
2017	32	2.8	11.3	15.6
2018	32	2.8	11.3	28.1
2019	33	3.1	10.3	15.2
2020	30	3.1	9.4	16.7
2021	26	3.4	7.6	30.8
2022	32	3.4	9.3	18.8
2023	26	2.8	9.2	15.4
2024	22	2.0	10.6	27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$9,390 (100.0%)	$9,390
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$10,407 (100.0%)	$10,407
2022	$491 (4.7%)	$9,986 (95.3%)	$10,477
2023	$311 (3.0%)	$10,095 (97.0%)	$10,406

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 128^th of 150 Middle schools	48.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02)	55.6	56.3	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	47.8	63.6	15.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	52.4	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02)	55.6	25	30.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	47.8	31.8	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	40.6	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02)	60	37.5	22.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	50	42.9	7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02)	40	25	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	31.8	38.1	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02)	40	18.8	21.3%
8th Grade Science (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	31.8	19.1	12.8%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02)	57.6	28	29.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	51.1	49.2	1.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02)	48.5	32	16.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	39.9	47.6	7.7%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	33	26	21.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	33	26	21.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.2%	15.4%	0.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02	Public	7-8	401 4th Ave	Tulare	57476	Spink County	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 596-4171	22	2	10.6	27.3%	21 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.2	89^th of 147 public middle schools	39.5%		19.2	128^th of 150 public middle schools	14.7%	39		58.3	10.0	36.4		58.3	20.0	40.9	40.0	$10,406	$311	$10,095
Redfield Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	111 6th Ave E	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	103	11	9.3	30.1%	88 (85.4%)	4 (3.9%)	9 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	24.9	117^th of 147 public middle schools	20.4%		28.6	119^th of 150 public middle schools	20.7%	2	37.0	44.4	47.2	43.4	33.3	30.6	19.4	27.3	13.9	$11,857	$800	$11,057
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06	Public	2-8	17267 3rd St	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

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What is the racial makeup of Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02?

Students at Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.

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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6

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In the 2023-24 school year, 22 students attended Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02.

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Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02 ranks 89^th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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