Top Rankings
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,372 students in Dakota Valley School District 61-8. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Dakota Valley School District 61-8 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
1,372 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Dakota Valley School District 61-8, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.50
# American Indian Students
21 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
30 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
32 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,082 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
79%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
93
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,251 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,850 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,251
$13,144
Spending / Student
$10,850
$12,645
Best Dakota Valley School District 61-8 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 4-5
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 manages 4 public schools serving 1,372 students.
What is the rank of Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is ranked #49 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
79% of Dakota Valley School District 61-8 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Dakota Valley School District 61-8's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,850 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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