Bon Homme School District 04-2
School District · Tyndall, South Dakota
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
580
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
580
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#44 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,156
$514 vs South Dakota median
District size
580 students
Larger than South Dakota median
The short answer
Bon Homme School District 04-2 ranks #44 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Bon Homme School District 04-2's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tyndall Elementary - 04 (9.4/10), Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 (9.0/10), and Dawson Colony School - 20 (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +28.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bon Homme School District 04-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyndall Elementary - 04 | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Dawson Colony School - 20 | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Bon Homme High School - 01 | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Bon Homme Middle School - 02 | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Springfield Elementary - 03 | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bon Homme School District 04-2
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is a Tyndall, South Dakota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 580 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $12,156 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Bon Homme School District 04-2 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tyndall Elementary - 04, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Bon Homme School District 04-2 students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2 with test data.
Schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2
7 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Tyndall
- Total Enrollment
- 580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- District spending per student
- $12,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bon Homme School District 04-2?
The average composite rating for Bon Homme School District 04-2 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2's district-level spending was $12,156 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bon Homme School District 04-2 is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Tyndall Elementary - 04 is the highest-rated school in Bon Homme School District 04-2 with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Across schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bon Homme School District 04-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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