Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52's student population of 52 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
19%
3%
White
50%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges At Horace Mann - 52's ranking?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is ranked #617 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 often compared to?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52is often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary - 56 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bridges At Horace Mann - 52?
52 students attend Bridges At Horace Mann - 52.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges At Horace Mann - 52?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 offer ?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 part of?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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