Huron School District 02-2 serves 3,042 students across 10 schools in Beadle County, South Dakota, operating as a town-locale district. The district's student composition reflects significant diversity and socioeconomic challenges: 57.2% of students are economically disadvantaged, 32.3% are English learners, and 18.1% receive special education services. Racially, the enrollment is 38.3% White, 35.0% Hispanic, 20.1% Asian, and 1.0% Black.
Academic performance metrics fall notably below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 27.4% compared to the state average of 46.7%, while reading proficiency reaches 31.3% against a state average of 46.8%. The graduation rate of 78.9% trails the state average of 87.5%, though the dropout rate of 0.7% remains low. Chronic absenteeism at 28.5% represents a substantial challenge.
Per-pupil spending of $11,457 falls approximately $2,400 below the state average of $13,873, potentially constraining resources available to support the district's high-need student population. The combination of above-average percentages of economically disadvantaged students, English learners, and students with disabilities, paired with below-average funding levels and proficiency rates, indicates the district manages a complex set of educational and resource challenges. These factors collectively suggest structural pressures on student outcomes and institutional capacity.
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Total Students
3,042
Schools
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,457
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
27.4%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
School Performance Index
52.0
out of 100 points
South Dakota uses the School Performance Index (SPI) to measure school quality on a 0-100 point scale. The SPI considers multiple factors including student proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on South Dakota state assessments
Percentage of students meeting expected academic growth
ELA Progress
56.8%
Students meeting growth standard
Math Progress
47.5%
Students meeting growth standard
ELA Proficiency
31.3%
15.5% below state avg
Math Proficiency
27.4%
19.3% below state avg
Graduation Rate
78.9%
8.6% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
28.5%
13.5% above state avg
Composite
20.6
English
18.6
Math
20.9
Reading
21.6
Science
20.9
Attendance Rate
90.5%
FAY (Full Academic Year) students
Dropout Rate
0.7%
Grades 7-12
South Dakota evaluates schools using the School Performance Index (SPI), a comprehensive 0-100 point measure. The SPI incorporates student achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress. Schools and districts work toward continuous improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) framework.