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Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 342 students in Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
342 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,994 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,056 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,994
$13,146
Spending / Student
$14,056
$12,647
Best Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District manages 3 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District is ranked #38 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
92% of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District?
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,056 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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