Serving 229 students in grades 4-5, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 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 42% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 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 Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is 0.34, 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
#406 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
3%
3%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04's ranking?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is ranked #406 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
229 students attend Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 offer ?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 part of?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is part of Dakota Valley School District 61-8.
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