Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School serves 19 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)10%
12%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
5%
Black
(15-16)10%
3%
White
(15-16)48%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)16%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School?
19 students attend Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School?
Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School offer ?
Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School part of?
Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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