Serving 303 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 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03's student population of 303 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Mustangs
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 0.31, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
7%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
303 students attend Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, 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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