Serving 330 students in grades 5-8, Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03's student population of 330 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
8%
3%
White
85%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #268 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03?
330 students attend Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 18:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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