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Bon Homme Middle School - 02

1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
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8/
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Top 30%
Tel: (605) 589-3387
www.bonhomme.k12.sd.us
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Bon Homme Middle School - 02 serves 106 students in grades 6-8.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02 placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in SD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Bon Homme Middle School - 02's student population of 106 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Bon Homme Middle School - 02 is ranked within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bon Homme Middle School - 02 is 0.06, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
97%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.06
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

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?

106 students attend Bon Homme Middle School - 02.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Bon Homme Middle School - 02 students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bon Homme Middle School - 02?

Bon Homme Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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 (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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