Sioux Valley School District 05-5 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 3 public schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 School District, serving 653 students.
- Public school in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
- The top ranked public schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 School District are Sioux Valley High School - 01, Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 and Sioux Valley Middle School - 04. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the South Dakota public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Sioux Valley School District 05-5 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.svs.k12.sd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (605)627-5657 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 722 Schools |
| # of Students | 653 Students | 145,072 Students |
| # of Teachers | 41 Teachers | 9,796 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Sioux Valley School District 05-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 149 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 54% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 22,960 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 2,450 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 27 Students | 8,185 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 6 Students | 4,411 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of White Students | 595 Students | 101,454 Students |
| % White Students | 91% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 153 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 15 Students | 5,459 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 3,388 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 56 | 12,298 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 45 | 11,015 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 46 | 11,028 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 53 | 11,166 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 62 | 11,439 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 43 | 11,400 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 40 | 11,161 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 54 | 11,123 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 52 | 10,704 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 60 | 11,505 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 55 | 10,340 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 45 | 9,403 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 42 | 9,102 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,846 in this school district is less than the state average of $11,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,732 is less than the state average of $10,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| Total Revenue | $6 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $5 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,846 | $11,339 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,732 | $10,782 |
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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 30%200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605)627-5657
Grades: K-5 | 305 students
- Sioux Valley High School - 01 Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank: Top 10%200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605)627-5657
Grades: 9-12 | 202 students
- Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Bottom 50%200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605)627-5657
Grades: 6-8 | 146 students
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