Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 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 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridges At Horace Mann's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sioux Falls school district, covering approximately 74.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52's student population of 55 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 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 Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is 0.73, which is more 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
#603 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
22%
3%
White
40%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges At Horace Mann - 52's ranking?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is ranked #603 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 often compared to?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52is often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary - 56 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bridges At Horace Mann - 52?
55 students attend Bridges At Horace Mann - 52.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges At Horace Mann - 52?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 offer ?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 part of?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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