Bon Homme Middle School - 02

1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Bon Homme Middle School - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bon Homme Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bon Homme Middle School - 02's student population of 105 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Bon Homme Middle School - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bon Homme Middle School - 02 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#150 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
43%
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55-59%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
90%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bon Homme Middle School - 02's ranking?
Bon Homme Middle School - 02 is ranked #150 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Bon Homme Middle School - 02?
105 students attend Bon Homme Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bon Homme Middle School - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bon Homme Middle School - 02?
Bon Homme Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bon Homme Middle School - 02 offer ?
Bon Homme Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bon Homme Middle School - 02 part of?
Bon Homme Middle School - 02 is part of Bon Homme School District 04-2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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