Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Summary:

Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is a public middle school located in Emery, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 school district, which is ranked 30 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with its 7th-grade students particularly strong in these areas. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, though it still remains higher than the state average. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance, particularly for its low-income students, ranking 6th out of 65 South Dakota middle schools for this population's performance.

While Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 generally outperforms the nearby Canistota Middle School - 03 and McCook Central Middle School - 03, it lags behind the high-performing Ethan Junior High - 03 and Hanson Middle School - 02. However, Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 has demonstrated a consistent pattern of improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, suggesting that the school is making positive changes and addressing areas of concern.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 130 N 6th St
       Emery, SD  57332


(605) 449-4271

District: Bridgewater-Emery 30-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,202 Help


Students who attend Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:    Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Feeder schools for Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04:

Elementary:    Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  75

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Two or more races:
6.7%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Compare Details Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 ranks better than 65.3% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), two or more races (6.7%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 employs 6.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is $12,202.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 51st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

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Bridgewater-Emery 30-3:

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


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Rank History for Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

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Rank History for all students at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.10 25th 133 81.2%
2004 86.93 2nd 134 98.5%
2005 89.41 2nd 136 98.5%
2006 87.06 2nd 141 98.6%
2007 66.71 40th 136 70.6%
2008 74.96 16th 136 88.2%
2009 56.45 70th 139 49.6%
2012 75.65 14th 146 90.4%
2013 73.97 22nd 145 84.8%
2015 45.54 80th 145 44.8%
2016 53.47 62nd 147 57.8%
2017 45.09 95th 146 34.9%
2018 56.95 60th 147 59.2%
2019 51.64 75th 149 49.7%
2021 65.11 36th 145 75.2%
2022 48.94 77th 143 46.2%
2023 58.87 55th 150 63.3%
2024 61.77 51st 147 65.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.35 19th 70 72.9%
2024 81.14 6th 65 90.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.60 33rd 99 66.7%
2021 79.18 11th 113 90.3%
2022 47.49 59th 102 42.2%
2023 58.61 50th 112 55.4%
2024 44.57 70th 107 34.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.55 45th 111 59.5%
2019 48.16 58th 110 47.3%
2021 52.86 45th 115 60.9%
2022 48.16 55th 104 47.1%
2023 37.78 82nd 116 29.3%
2024 67.35 32nd 115 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.60 66th 131 49.6%
2019 47.30 72nd 136 47.1%
2021 59.34 46th 136 66.2%
2022 44.96 78th 132 40.9%
2023 51.40 62nd 136 54.4%
2024 53.12 63rd 132 52.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

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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 32 32
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 34 34
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 34 34
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 34 34
1993 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1994 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1995 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1996 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1997 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1999 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2000 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2001 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2002 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2003 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2004 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2005 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2006 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2007 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 39 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 39
2009 39 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2010 36 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 41
2011 69 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 73
2012 60 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 64
2013 76 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 81
2014 73 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 76
2015 76 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 77
2016 76 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 77
2017 68 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 71
2018 73 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 78
2019 67 2 0 5 2 0 0 0 76
2020 72 2 0 7 0 0 2 0 83
2021 72 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 79
2022 66 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 73
2023 63 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 71
2024 65 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 75

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 32 1.2 26.6 n/a
1990 34 2.1 16.1 n/a
1991 34 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 34 0.5 68.0 n/a
1993 34 2.8 12.1 n/a
1994 50 3.3 15.2 n/a
1995 49 3.2 15.3 n/a
1996 49 3.2 15.3 n/a
1997 42 2.9 14.5 23.8
1998 45 3.0 15.0 51.1
1999 47 3.4 13.8 31.9
2000 43 3.7 11.6 37.2
2001 41 3.4 12.1 41.5
2002 46 3.4 13.5 41.3
2003 46 3.4 13.5 41.3
2004 49 3.4 14.4 42.9
2005 43 3.3 13.0 51.2
2006 45 3.2 14.1 35.6
2007 42 3.7 11.4 40.5
2008 39 3.8 10.3 33.3
2009 41 3.6 11.1 31.7
2010 41 3.0 13.4 31.7
2011 73 6.4 11.3 34.2
2012 64 6.3 10.0 15.6
2013 81 6.2 12.8 32.1
2014 76 6.3 12.0 28.9
2015 77 6.0 12.8 27.3
2016 77 7.0 11.0 29.9
2017 71 6.5 10.7 26.8
2018 78 8.2 9.5 29.5
2019 76 7.3 10.3 31.6
2020 83 5.4 15.2 33.7
2021 79 5.2 14.9 38
2022 73 5.3 13.6 26
2023 71 6.5 10.9 29.6
2024 75 6.4 11.6 37.3

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 Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 32 1.2 26.6 n/a
1990 34 2.1 16.1 n/a
1991 34 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 34 0.5 68.0 n/a
1993 34 2.8 12.1 n/a
1994 50 3.3 15.2 n/a
1995 49 3.2 15.3 n/a
1996 49 3.2 15.3 n/a
1997 42 2.9 14.5 23.8
1998 45 3.0 15.0 51.1
1999 47 3.4 13.8 31.9
2000 43 3.7 11.6 37.2
2001 41 3.4 12.1 41.5
2002 46 3.4 13.5 41.3
2003 46 3.4 13.5 41.3
2004 49 3.4 14.4 42.9
2005 43 3.3 13.0 51.2
2006 45 3.2 14.1 35.6
2007 42 3.7 11.4 40.5
2008 39 3.8 10.3 33.3
2009 41 3.6 11.1 31.7
2010 41 3.0 13.4 31.7
2011 73 6.4 11.3 34.2
2012 64 6.3 10.0 15.6
2013 81 6.2 12.8 32.1
2014 76 6.3 12.0 28.9
2015 77 6.0 12.8 27.3
2016 77 7.0 11.0 29.9
2017 71 6.5 10.7 26.8
2018 78 8.2 9.5 29.5
2019 76 7.3 10.3 31.6
2020 83 5.4 15.2 33.7
2021 79 5.2 14.9 38
2022 73 5.3 13.6 26
2023 71 6.5 10.9 29.6
2024 75 6.4 11.6 37.3

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 Middle School - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $464 (4.4%) $10,054 (95.6%) $10,518
2021 $454 (4.4%) $9,919 (95.6%) $10,372
2022 $659 (5.8%) $10,675 (94.2%) $11,334
2023 $1,381 (11.3%) $10,822 (88.7%) $12,202

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 55th of 150 Middle schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)65.462.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)65.462.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)23.145.8
 22.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)23.145.8
 22.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)72.755
 17.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)72.755
 17.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)36.425
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)36.425
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)5061.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)5061.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)2538.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)2538.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)56.338.5
 17.8%
   8th Grade Science (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)56.338.5
 17.8%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)65.360
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)66.363.5
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04)29.337.1
 7.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)44.847
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7671
 6.6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White6763
 6%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%29.6%
 2%


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Students at Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 usually go on to attend Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

In the 2023-24 school year, 75 students attended Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04.

Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 ranks 51st of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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