Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04

Bridgewater-Emery 30-3
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
85 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School, located at 130 N 6th St in Emery, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Bridgewater-Emery School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the middle school aims to equip students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for their future educational journeys.

As part of a small-town school system, the middle school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff often provide personalized attention to student needs. The curriculum typically integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, allowing students to explore their interests in athletics, arts, and student leadership. Through its focus on character building and community engagement, Bridgewater-Emery Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader world.
85
Total Students
6.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (90.6%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.5%)
  • Black
    1 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bridgewater-Emery 30-3
Phone: (605)449-4271
Website: http://www.bridgewater-emery.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hanson Middle School - 02
Hanson School District 30-1
Charter School 71 Students
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th