Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 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 39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 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 Middle School - 03 is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#362 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
43%
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60%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
7%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
82%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dakota Valley Middle School - 03's ranking?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is ranked #362 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?
339 students attend Dakota Valley Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 offer ?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 part of?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is part of Dakota Valley School District 61-8.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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