Alcester-Hudson High School is the main secondary school for grades 9-12 located in Alcester, South Dakota. The high school serves the cities of Alcester, South Dakota and Hudson, South Dakota.
Serving 49 students in grades 7-8, Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03's student population of 49 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Campus Size
176 acres
School Motto
Inspire Every Student, Every Day, With Every Opportunity
Average Class Size
20 students
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 is ranked #517 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03?
49 students attend Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 part of?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 is part of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1.
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