Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 vs Ipswich Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04
Emery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
85 students
Ipswich Middle School - 04
Ipswich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
85 students
| Measure | Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 Emery, South Dakota | Ipswich Middle School - 04 Ipswich, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 102 | #31 of 102 |
| National rank | #5878 of 15,369 | #3385 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 85 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Emery | Ipswich |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Middle School - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 58.1).
- •Ipswich Middle School - 04 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Ipswich Middle School - 04 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 35.3%).
- •Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 better than Ipswich Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Ipswich Middle School - 04 ranks higher (69.8 vs 58.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 and Ipswich Middle School - 04?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Emery and Ipswich in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04: 85. Ipswich Middle School - 04: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 and Ipswich Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 is 68th of 102 and Ipswich Middle School - 04 is 31st of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).