Serving 114 students in grades 5-8, Viborg-hurley Middle School - 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03's student population of 114 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Cougars
School Rankings
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 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 Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 is 0.24, 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
#470 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
87%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03's ranking?
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 is ranked #470 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03?
114 students attend Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03?
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 offer ?
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 part of?
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 is part of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6.
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