Summary:
The Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 is the sole elementary school located within the Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 school district in South Dakota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 159 students.
Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 is a standout school, consistently performing at high academic levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeded the state averages by significant margins, with 60.29% proficient or better in ELA and 75% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in South Dakota, placing 14th out of 201 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating in the 2024-2025 school year.
The Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 school district, of which Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 is a part, is also a high-performing district, ranked 19th out of 147 districts in South Dakota and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The school's strong academic performance is likely supported by the district's higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio, which provide students with more individualized attention. While the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, it still remains relatively low compared to other schools, and the district's equitable resource allocation suggests a commitment to supporting all students, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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