Bowdle Jr. High - 03

3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 23 students in grades 6-8, Bowdle Jr. High - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowdle Jr. High - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Bowdle Jr. High - 03's student population of 23 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowdle Jr. High - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
42%
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<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowdle Jr. High - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowdle Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is ranked #272 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
23 students attend Bowdle Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bowdle Jr. High - 03 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowdle Jr. High - 03?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowdle Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bowdle Jr. High - 03 part of?
Bowdle Jr. High - 03 is part of Bowdle School District 22-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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