Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

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Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 ranks 76 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 is a public high school located in Emery, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 school district, which is ranked 30th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 9th out of 140 schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 123rd out of 134 schools in 2021-2022. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school is ranked 76th out of 141 South Dakota high schools, with a 2-star rating. Female students and white students have seen declines in performance in recent years. However, the school maintains strong graduation rates, with a 96.4% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024 and a 100% rate in 2022-2023. Academically, Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 students perform slightly below the state average in English Language Arts and Science, but slightly above the state average in Mathematics.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Ethan High School and Hanson High School, Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 generally performs below these higher-ranked schools in academic measures like test scores and graduation rates. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rates, which have ranged from 10.64% to 25% in recent years, suggest that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332

(605) 449-4271

District: Bridgewater-Emery 30-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,913

Feeder schools for Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01:

Elementary:	Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02
Middle:	Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 108

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

3.7%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 ranks worse than 53.9% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 is $14,913.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 76^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Bridgewater-Emery 30-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 30^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	90.31	4^th	133	97.0%
2004	95.59	1^st	132	99.2%
2005	93.19	3^rd	137	97.8%
2006	48.63	75^th	136	44.9%
2007	91.36	3^rd	141	97.9%
2008	89.02	8^th	135	94.1%
2009	87.68	12^th	144	91.7%
2010	95.44	2^nd	150	98.7%
2012	52.18	80^th	143	44.1%
2013	73.26	39^th	144	72.9%
2015	10.61	123^rd	133	7.5%
2016	47.90	85^th	141	39.7%
2017	42.67	91^st	137	33.6%
2018	72.14	29^th	138	79.0%
2019	31.18	98^th	135	27.4%
2021	86.84	9^th	140	93.6%
2022	13.27	123^rd	134	8.2%
2023	32.53	99^th	138	28.3%
2024	50.09	76^th	141	46.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	67.51	25^th	82	69.5%
2019	66.91	23^rd	83	72.3%
2021	77.15	15^th	89	83.1%
2023	35.59	73^rd	95	23.2%
2024	48.18	55^th	93	40.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.25	71^st	96	26.0%
2024	51.88	53^rd	107	50.5%

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Rank History for White students at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	65.37	38^th	123	69.1%
2019	32.49	92^nd	123	25.2%
2021	81.80	13^th	129	89.9%
2022	7.46	119^th	123	3.3%
2023	27.19	96^th	121	20.7%
2024	40.49	78^th	125	37.6%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	49	49
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	53	53
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	47	47
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	47	47
1993	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
1994	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
1995	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1996	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1997	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
1998	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1999	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2000	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2001	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2002	59	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2003	59	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2004	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2005	61	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2006	56	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2007	63	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2008	61	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	61
2009	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2010	53	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
2011	66	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	67
2012	77	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	80
2013	81	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	84
2014	86	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	91
2015	95	1	3	6	0	0	0	0	105
2016	91	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	96
2017	93	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	98
2018	96	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	101
2019	104	4	0	1	2	0	0	0	111
2020	81	2	0	2	1	0	0	0	86
2021	88	3	0	2	2	0	1	0	96
2022	84	2	0	4	3	0	1	0	94
2023	91	3	0	3	1	0	2	0	100
2024	99	2	0	4	0	1	2	0	108

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	49	7.6	6.4	n/a
1990	53	10.2	5.1	n/a
1991	47	11.1	4.2	n/a
1992	47	11.1	4.2	n/a
1993	55	6.9	8.0	n/a
1994	64	7.1	9.0	n/a
1995	69	6.8	10.1	n/a
1996	69	6.8	10.1	n/a
1997	72	6.6	10.9	23.6
1998	75	5.8	12.9	40
1999	72	7.0	10.3	38.9
2000	62	7.0	8.9	40.3
2001	62	7.0	8.9	29
2002	61	7.2	8.5	23
2003	61	7.2	8.5	23
2004	60	7.4	8.1	26.7
2005	61	7.1	8.6	36.1
2006	59	7.1	8.3	33.9
2007	64	6.5	9.8	45.3
2008	61	6.3	9.7	39.3
2009	56	6.3	8.9	28.6
2010	53	6.8	7.7	32.1
2011	67	9.0	7.3	14.9
2012	80	8.5	9.3	8.8
2013	84	8.4	9.9	26.2
2014	91	10.5	8.6	28.6
2015	105	10.0	10.5	26.7
2016	96	10.0	9.6	27.1
2017	98	10.8	8.9	24.5
2018	101	11.2	9.0	23.8
2019	111	12.1	9.1	23.4
2020	86	9.7	8.7	15.1
2021	96	10.0	9.5	20.8
2022	94	9.4	9.9	10.6
2023	100	9.9	10.0	25
2024	108	10.1	10.6	32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	49	7.6	6.4	n/a
1990	53	10.2	5.1	n/a
1991	47	11.1	4.2	n/a
1992	47	11.1	4.2	n/a
1993	55	6.9	8.0	n/a
1994	64	7.1	9.0	n/a
1995	69	6.8	10.1	n/a
1996	69	6.8	10.1	n/a
1997	72	6.6	10.9	23.6
1998	75	5.8	12.9	40
1999	72	7.0	10.3	38.9
2000	62	7.0	8.9	40.3
2001	62	7.0	8.9	29
2002	61	7.2	8.5	23
2003	61	7.2	8.5	23
2004	60	7.4	8.1	26.7
2005	61	7.1	8.6	36.1
2006	59	7.1	8.3	33.9
2007	64	6.5	9.8	45.3
2008	61	6.3	9.7	39.3
2009	56	6.3	8.9	28.6
2010	53	6.8	7.7	32.1
2011	67	9.0	7.3	14.9
2012	80	8.5	9.3	8.8
2013	84	8.4	9.9	26.2
2014	91	10.5	8.6	28.6
2015	105	10.0	10.5	26.7
2016	96	10.0	9.6	27.1
2017	98	10.8	8.9	24.5
2018	101	11.2	9.0	23.8
2019	111	12.1	9.1	23.4
2020	86	9.7	8.7	15.1
2021	96	10.0	9.5	20.8
2022	94	9.4	9.9	10.6
2023	100	9.9	10.0	25
2024	108	10.1	10.6	32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$464 (3.4%)	$13,316 (96.6%)	$13,780
2021	$451 (3.2%)	$13,595 (96.8%)	$14,046
2022	$610 (4.2%)	$13,893 (95.8%)	$14,504
2023	$1,368 (9.2%)	$13,544 (90.8%)	$14,913

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 98^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 99^th of 138 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01)	57.9	67.9	10%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	57.9	67.9	10%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01)	31.6	21.4	10.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	31.6	21.4	10.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01)	26.3	35.7	9.4%
11th Grade Science (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	26.3	35.7	9.4%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	111	100	9.9%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	91	12.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.4%	25%	1.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01	Public	9-12	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	108	10	10.6	32.4%	99 (91.7%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	50.1	76^th of 141 public high schools	46.1%		32.5	99^th of 138 public high schools	28.3%	23	63.0		37.0		44.4		$14,913	$1,368	$13,544
Hanson High School - 01	Public	9-12	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	127	8	15.7	12.6%	120 (94.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	80.1	22^nd of 141 public high schools	84.4%		93.5	4^th of 138 public high schools	97.1%	18	81.3		62.5		50.0		$9,543	$77	$9,466
Parkston Virtual School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	41844 269th St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 928-3368	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07	Public, Virtual	9-12	41659 256th St	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 239-4387	5	0	20.8		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$7,702	$31	$7,671
McCook Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	121	9	14.0	18.2%	112 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	40.7	89^th of 141 public high schools	36.9%		34.4	97^th of 138 public high schools	29.7%	8	72.0	74.1	32.0	33.3	24.0	25.9	$15,062	$357	$14,705
Canistota High School - 01	Public	9-12	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	87	6	13.9	19.5%	79 (90.8%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	81.5	21^st of 141 public high schools	85.1%		52	73^rd of 138 public high schools	47.1%	52	73.7		52.6		63.2		$15,212	$785	$14,427
Ethan High School - 01	Public	9-12	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	87	8	10.7	16.1%	80 (92.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	82	20^th of 141 public high schools	85.8%		92.6	6^th of 138 public high schools	95.7%	14	77.8		44.4		72.2		$13,332	$712	$12,620

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Middle : Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

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Bridgewater-Emery 30-3

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In the 2023-24 school year, 108 students attended Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01.

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Students at Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01 are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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