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Sioux Valley School District 05-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 715 students in Sioux Valley School District 05-5. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 46% (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 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
715 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,473 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,035 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,473
$13,121
Spending / Student
$10,035
$12,623
Best Sioux Valley School District 05-5 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
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 715 students.
What is the rank of Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is ranked #58 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $10,035 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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