For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in Sioux Valley School District 05-5. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
742 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sioux Valley School District 05-5, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.6%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 22-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,681 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,969 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,681
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$10,969
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Sioux Valley School District 05-5 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 manages 3 public schools serving 742 students.
What is the rank of Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is ranked #69 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
91% of Sioux Valley School District 05-5 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux Valley School District 05-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,969 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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