Serving 55 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 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- 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 55 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 619 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
5:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
18%
3%
White
51%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges At Horace Mann - 52's ranking?
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 is ranked #603 out of 619 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?
55 students attend Bridges At Horace Mann - 52.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 7% 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 5:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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