Serving 20 students in grades 6-8, Bowdle Jr. High - 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowdle Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bowdle school district, covering approximately 275.1 square miles in Bowdle, SD. Families typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance reaching 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowdle Jr. High - 03's student population of 20 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bowdle Jr. High - 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 Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is 0.27, 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
#425 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdle Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is ranked #425 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
20 students attend Bowdle Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bowdle Jr. High - 03 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowdle Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdle Jr. High - 03 part of?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is part of Bowdle School District 22-1.
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