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Hamlin Middle School - 02

44577 188th St, Hayti, SD 57241Hamlin School District 28-3 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
186
Students
Total enrolled
$10,605
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 26% vs nat'l
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 186 students in grades 06–08 in Hayti, South Dakota.
26% below average funding
District spends $10,605 per pupil, 26% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hamlin Middle School - 02 is a small middle in Hayti, South Dakota, serving grades 06–08 with 186 students. The district invests $10,605 per student — 26% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Hamlin Middle School - 02

186
Total Students
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution101 male · 85 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 55 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 463080000259

Academic Outcomes at Hamlin Middle School - 02

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57241

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,605Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,605
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,666
Student Support$2,015
Administration$1,273
Operations$1,591
Other$1,061
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,605 spent per student, an estimated $4,698 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
52%
State government
32.2%
Local (property tax)
52.3%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,605/student, 26% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hamlin Elementary - 09
↓
High School
Hamlin High School - 01
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHamlin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHamlin School District 28-3 →
Phone: (605)783-3644
NCES ID: 463080000259
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hayti seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hamlin School District 28-3
Elem
Hamlin Elementary - 09
451 students · PK–05
● 58 opp35% FRL
High
Hamlin High School - 01
233 students · 09–12
● 58 opp23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
44577 188th St, Hayti, SD 57241
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.