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Bridgewater-emery High School - 01

High School · Bridgewater-emery 30-3 · Emery, SD

A Bridgewater-emery 30-3 high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

130 N 6th St, Emery, SD 57332

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$13,961
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,875

Median home value

$148,200

Median rent

$619/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bridgewater-emery 30-3

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is listed in Bridgewater-Emery 30-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bridgewater-emery High School - 01

Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is a public high school in Emery, SD, part of Bridgewater-emery 30-3, serving approximately 108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bridgewater-emery High School - 01

What grades does Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 serve?

Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bridgewater-emery High School - 01?

Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-emery High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 rank in SD?

Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 ranks #317 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Bridgewater-emery High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bridgewater-emery High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgewater-emery High School - 01?

32.4% of students at Bridgewater-emery High School - 01 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hanson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 57332)
740
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
38.3
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 57332; 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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