Bowdle Jr. High - 03

Bowdle School District 22-1
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
23 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bowdle Jr. High, located at 3083 2nd Ave in Bowdle, South Dakota, serves as a key educational component of the Bowdle School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental needs of early adolescent students. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere typical of South Dakota’s smaller school systems, allowing for personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.

The school operates as part of the broader Bowdle public school mission, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for future academic pursuits. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and extracurricular engagement, the junior high works to prepare its students for the transition to the high school level. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student growth, and further information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and policies can be found on their official website at http://www.bowdle.k12.sd.us.
23
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    20 (87.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (8.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.3 %)
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: Bowdle School District 22-1
Phone: (605)285-6590
Website: http://www.bowdle.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 9
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio