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Bowdle Jr. High - 03
Middle School · Bowdle School District 22-1
PO Box 563, Bowdle, SD 57428
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Bowdle Jr. High - 03
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About Bowdle Jr. High - 03
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is a public middle school in Bowdle, SD, part of Bowdle School District 22-1. Bowdle Jr.
High - 03 serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Structured state assessment records for Bowdle Jr.
High - 03 show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Address
- PO Box 563, Bowdle, SD 57428
- Website
- bowdle.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 285-6590
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 563, Bowdle, SD 57428
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bowdle Jr. High - 03 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 (rated 5.9/10, 15.2 miles away, in nearby Roscoe). Additionally, Selby Middle School - 03 (rated 5.4/10, 18.9 miles away, in nearby Selby). For more schools in Bowdle, see our Bowdle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 27.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdle Elementary - 02 Bowdle | 0.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Bowdle High School - 01 Bowdle | 0.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Bowdle Preschool - 04 Bowdle | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hoven Elementary - 02 Hoven | 15.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Hoven High School - 01 Hoven | 15.8 mi | — |
| Hoven Jr. High - 03 Hoven | 15.8 mi | — |
| Boulder Colony School - 06 Roscoe | 14.5 mi | — |
| Edmunds Central High School - 01 Roscoe | 15.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 Roscoe | 15.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 Roscoe | 15.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Eureka Elementary - 02 Eureka | 22.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Eureka High School - 01 Eureka | 22.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Eureka Jr. High - 03 Eureka | 22.0 mi | — |
| Selby High School - 01 Selby | 18.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Selby Elementary - 02 Selby | 18.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Selby Middle School - 03 Selby | 18.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05 Faulkton | 26.8 mi | — |
| Brentwood Colony Virtual High School - 92 Faulkton | 26.8 mi | — |
| Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 Faulkton | 25.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 Faulkton | 27.4 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57428 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,750
Median Home Value
$114,300
Median Rent
$693/mo
Population
569
College Educated
24.5%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
41.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bowdle Jr. High - 03
What grades does Bowdle Jr. High - 03 serve?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowdle Jr. High - 03 has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bowdle Jr. High - 03 a charter school?
No, Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowdle Jr. High - 03 a Title I school?
No, Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
38.1% of students at Bowdle Jr. High - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 38.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Edmunds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (605) 285-6590
Resources & Links
District
Bowdle School District 22-1- District Enrollment
- 109
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,422
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