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#565 of 574 schools in SD

Bridges at Horace Mann - 52

Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD

A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1401 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.6:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism47.3%

Students at Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,454/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,066

Median home value

$247,900

Median rent

$956/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cornerstone SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–121.0 mi39Compare →
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16Enrollment path unverified5.4K–51.0 mi421Compare →
Challenge Center - 51Enrollment path unverified8.82–51.1 mi177Compare →
Robert Frost Elementary - 18Enrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.1 mi448Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#36 of 37
District spending per student
$11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bridges at Horace Mann - 52

Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 55 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bridges at Horace Mann - 52

What grades does Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 serve?

Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bridges at Horace Mann - 52?

Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges at Horace Mann - 52?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 rank in SD?

Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 ranks #565 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Bridges at Horace Mann - 52's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bridges at Horace Mann - 52?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 a charter school?

No, Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 a Title I school?

No, Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges at Horace Mann - 52?

72.7% of students at Bridges at Horace Mann - 52 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Minnehaha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.3%
Area population (ZIP 57105)
22,764
Area average commute
14.9 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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