Top Rankings
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 336 students in Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
336 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District, 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.50
# American Indian Students
3 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
304 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
33
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,280 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,307 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,280
$13,144
Spending / Student
$14,307
$12,645
Best Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District manages 3 public schools serving 336 students.
What is the rank of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District is ranked #21 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
91% of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,307 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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