Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dawson Colony School - 20 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson Colony School - 20 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dawson Colony School - 20's student population of 32 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Dawson Colony School - 20 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson Colony School - 20 is 0.00, which is less 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
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
12%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson Colony School - 20's ranking?
Dawson Colony School - 20 is ranked #272 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dawson Colony School - 20?
32 students attend Dawson Colony School - 20.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dawson Colony School - 20 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawson Colony School - 20?
Dawson Colony School - 20 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dawson Colony School - 20 offer ?
Dawson Colony School - 20 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson Colony School - 20 part of?
Dawson Colony School - 20 is part of Bon Homme School District 04-2.
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