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Bon Homme School District 04-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 575 students in Bon Homme School District 04-2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
8 Schools
748 Schools
# Students
575 Students
145,551 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
10,901 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Bon Homme School District 04-2, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
# American Indian Students
5 Students
19,593 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
10,532 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
535 Students
100,497 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
68
12,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
10,419
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
10,597
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
10,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
10,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
10,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
11,011
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
11,200
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
11,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,946 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,165. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,134 is less than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,946
$13,165
Spending / Student
$11,134
$12,666
Best Bon Homme School District 04-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Tabor Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227 N Lidice St
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Grades: K-5
| 34 students
Rank: #44.
Bon Homme High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #77.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-8
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 manages 8 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is ranked #24 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
93% of Bon Homme School District 04-2 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Bon Homme School District 04-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,134 is less than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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