Hermosa Middle School - 07 serves 54 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Hermosa Middle School - 07's student population of 54 students has grown by 671% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
To Educate Every Student to His or Her Potential
The diversity score of Hermosa Middle School - 07 is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Hermosa Middle School - 07?
54 students attend Hermosa Middle School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hermosa Middle School - 07 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermosa Middle School - 07?
Hermosa Middle School - 07 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hermosa Middle School - 07 offer ?
Hermosa Middle School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hermosa Middle School - 07 part of?
Hermosa Middle School - 07 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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