Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03

Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
97 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Britton-Hecla Jr. High is a public middle school located in Britton, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Britton-Hecla School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the Marshall County community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities alongside their core academic curriculum. By utilizing the resources of the broader Britton-Hecla district, the junior high aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that reflects the values of rural South Dakota.
97
Total Students
6.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (92.8%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
Phone: (605)448-2234
Website: http://www.britton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio