Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06's student population of 32 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is ranked #461 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06?
32 students attend Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06?
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 offer ?
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 part of?
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Flandreau School District 50-3.
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