Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 vs. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 206 students in grades 4-5, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 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 48% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
4-5
Total Students
380 students
206 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#202 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
60-64%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
114
-
Grade 1 Students
95
-
Grade 2 Students
79
-
Grade 3 Students
92
-
Grade 4 Students
-
96
Grade 5 Students
-
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
70%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
