Huron Middle School - 02 | Huron, SD (For STEM)

About Huron Middle School - 02

Huron Middle School (02) is located at 1045 18th St. SW in the central area of Huron, South Dakota, 57350, serving families throughout this Beadle County community. The school serves grades 6–8 and enrolls about 710 students with a student–teacher ratio near 16:1. According to the most recent state assessment results, about 34% of students are proficient in math, and about 50% are proficient in reading. The gender mix is approximately 55% male and 45% female. The campus supports a comprehensive middle school experience that emphasizes core academic skills alongside opportunities for collaboration, leadership, and personal confidence. Homes near the school generally range from the low $150,000s to around the mid $300,000s, giving families access to various single-family options with parks, shops, and community amenities within easy reach. Caregivers often describe teachers as dedicated and communicative, routines as clear and steady, and school climate as supportive in helping students stay organized and confident as they take on new challenges. With its continued focus on academic growth and student engagement, Huron Middle School - 02 is working toward becoming one of the best middle schools in South Dakota.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%

Reading 50%

State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 50% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

710

Total Students

$60066

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.9%

Asian 22.96%

Hispanic 34.93%

Black 0.56%

Two+ Races 2.39%

Native Am. 1.83%

White

36.9%

Asian

22.96%

Hispanic

34.93%

Black

0.56%

Two+ Races

2.39%

Native Am.

1.83%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 710

45.35%

322 Female

54.65%

388 Male

Student Population

710 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

710 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Huron Middle School - 02 Contact Information

Address

PO Box 949, Huron, SD, 57350

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Phone

(605) 353-6900

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Website

http://www.huron.k12.sd.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Huron Middle School students earned selection to the South Dakota Music Education Association Middle School All-State Orchestra. Five students, Dahlia Linares on violin, Xavier Peterson, Naw Iris Htoo, and Tucker Lien on cello, and December Chase on bass, were chosen and are scheduled to perform in Rapid City on February 21, 2026. The selections recognize individual musical performance evaluated through a statewide audition process.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of after-school activities does Huron Middle School want its students to do?

Ans. Huron Middle School wants students to join a lot of different extracurricular activities, like band, orchestra, vocal music, student council, clubs like Kindness Club and Quiz Bowl, and sports that happen in the winter.

Q2. What kind of learning technology program do Huron Middle School students have access to?

Ans. Huron Middle School has a 1:1 iPad learning environment where students use Apple iPads to help them work together, be creative, be positive digital citizens, and solve problems during the school day.

Q3. How does Huron Middle School help families talk to each other about school schedules and status?

Ans. Huron Middle School uses a district messenger system and local media channels like Facebook posts to let families know about school cancellations, events, and other important news.

Q4. What kinds of awards can Huron Middle School students get?

Ans. Huron Middle School honors students who are involved by putting them on the honor roll and giving them activity awards like pennants, paw pins, and Tiger with Pride pins for taking part in many activities.

Q5. How does Huron Middle School keep track of attendance?

Ans. Huron Middle School wants parents to call the school's absence hotline and leave a message explaining why their child is not there.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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