Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Emery Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
12%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
5%
Black
(15-16)n/a
3%
White
(15-16)92%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Emery Elementary - 03?
49 students attend Emery Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Emery Elementary - 03 students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emery Elementary - 03?
Emery Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emery Elementary - 03 offer ?
Emery Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Emery Elementary - 03 part of?
Emery Elementary - 03 is part of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District.
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