Hanson Middle School - 02
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, South Dakota 57311 · Hanson School District 30-1
#15 of 102 middle schools in South Dakota
#2056 of 15,369 nationally
About Hanson Middle School - 02
Hanson Middle School - 02 is a public middle located in Alexandria, in the Hanson School District 30-1 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 71 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 15th of 102 ranked middle schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 71.
There are 5 schools in Alexandria; Hanson Middle School - 02 ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hanson Middle School - 02 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hanson Middle School - 02
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hanson High School - 01
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
122 students · 0 m away
Hanson Elementary - 06
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
151 students · 0 m away
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades K–8
6 students · 7.1 km away
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
Mitchell · Public high · Grades 9–12
4 students · 7.1 km away
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades K–8
21 students · 7.9 km away
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01
Emery · Public high · Grades 9–12
100 students · 15 km away
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04
Emery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
85 students · 15 km away
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
12 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Florence Middle School - 03
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
71 students
Philip Jr. High - 03
Philip · Public middle · Grades 6–8
71 students
Clark Middle School - 03
Clark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
72 students
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
Timber Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
70 students
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03
Waverly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
69 students
Canistota Middle School - 03
Canistota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
68 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hanson Middle School - 02 a good school?
Hanson Middle School - 02 has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #15 of 102 in South Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hanson Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Hanson Middle School - 02 ranks #15 of 102 middle schools in South Dakota and #2056 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hanson Middle School - 02?
Hanson Middle School - 02 had 71 students in 2025.
Is Hanson Middle School - 02 a elementary school or a high school?
Hanson Middle School - 02 is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hanson Middle School - 02?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Hanson Middle School - 02; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.