Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 vs. Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
4-5
K-3
Total Students
206 students
380 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#80 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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114
Grade 1 Students
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95
Grade 2 Students
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79
Grade 3 Students
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92
Grade 4 Students
96
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Grade 5 Students
110
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
4%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
70%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
