Needs Improvement
#568 of 574 schools in SD
Dawson Colony School - 20
Elementary School · Bon Homme School District 04-2 · Scotland, SD
A Bon Homme School District 04-2 elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41544 Hwy 46, Scotland, SD 57059
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dawson Colony School - 20 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2020, to 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dawson Colony School - 20 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low127/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scotland), 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
$61,406
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$581/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Bon Homme School District 04-2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Springfield Elementary - 03Enrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 48 | Compare → |
| Tyndall Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bon Homme School District 04-2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dawson Colony School - 20 is listed in Bon Homme School District 04-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dawson Colony School - 20
Dawson Colony School - 20 is a public elementary school in Scotland, SD, part of Bon Homme School District 04-2, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dawson Colony School - 20
What grades does Dawson Colony School - 20 serve?
Dawson Colony School - 20 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dawson Colony School - 20?
Dawson Colony School - 20 has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Colony School - 20?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson Colony School - 20 is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dawson Colony School - 20 rank in SD?
Dawson Colony School - 20 ranks #568 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Dawson Colony School - 20's MySchoolScout rating?
Dawson Colony School - 20 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Dawson Colony School - 20?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dawson Colony School - 20 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Dawson Colony School - 20 a charter school?
No, Dawson Colony School - 20 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dawson Colony School - 20 a Title I school?
No, Dawson Colony School - 20 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bon Homme County
- Phone
- (605) 589-3166
- Area population (ZIP 57059)
- 1,291
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
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 57059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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