Serving 50 students in grades 6-8, Gayville-volin 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03's student population of 50 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to enter the global community as productive citizens.
School Rankings
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
4%
3%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gayville-volin Middle School - 03's ranking?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is ranked #534 out of 619 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Gayville-volin Middle School - 03?
50 students attend Gayville-volin Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gayville-volin Middle School - 03?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 offer ?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 part of?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is part of Gayville-Volin School District 63-1.
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