Serving 296 students in grades 5-8, Tri-valley Intermediate 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 35% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-Valley Jr. High School's attendance zone covers the entire Colton, SD school district, encompassing approximately 147.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03's student population of 296 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tri-valley Intermediate 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 Tri-valley Intermediate 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
#404 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03's ranking?
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 is ranked #404 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03?
296 students attend Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03?
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 offer ?
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 part of?
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 is part of Tri-Valley School District 49-6.
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