For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 75 students in Emery, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in Emery, SD is Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emery, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Emery have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Emery, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Emery, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Gr: PK-3 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Emery, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Emery, SD include Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Emery?
1 public middle schools are located in Emery.
What is the racial composition of students in Emery?
Emery public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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