A+
Excellent
98/100

Hanson Middle School - 02

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 230 6th St, Alexandria, SD 57311
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 94th percentile in South Dakota
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.28 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 92nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in South Dakota for growth · 📚 Top 15% in South Dakota for achievement

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
75
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%94/1001.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%92/100Students gain 1.28 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +38 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+14 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%57%reading +7 pts, math +5 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 230 6th St
City Alexandria
ZIP Code 57311
District 4602640
NCES School ID 460264000018
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57311

Understanding the community around Hanson Middle School - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $93,750
Per Capita Income $35,548
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,700
Median Rent $812
Owner-Occupied 85.1%
Renter-Occupied 14.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hanson Middle School - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.3%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 75
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hanson Middle School - 02?
Hanson Middle School - 02 has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hanson Middle School - 02?
Hanson Middle School - 02 has 75 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Hanson Middle School - 02 serve?
Hanson Middle School - 02 serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hanson Middle School - 02 receive per student?
Hanson Middle School - 02 receives $13,774 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026