Top Rankings
Bon Homme School District 04-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 580 students in Bon Homme School District 04-2. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
580 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bon Homme School District 04-2, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,038 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,843
$13,121
Spending / Student
$11,038
$12,623
Best Bon Homme School District 04-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Bon Homme High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 manages 7 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is ranked #30 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
93% of Bon Homme School District 04-2 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Bon Homme School District 04-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,038 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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