Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Tri-valley Elementary - 02 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 33% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-valley Elementary - 02's student population of 356 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tri-valley Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-valley Elementary - 02 is 0.32, 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
#492 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
8%
3%
White
82%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-valley Elementary - 02's ranking?
Tri-valley Elementary - 02 is ranked #492 out of 616 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Tri-valley Elementary - 02?
356 students attend Tri-valley Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tri-valley Elementary - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-valley Elementary - 02?
Tri-valley Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tri-valley Elementary - 02 offer ?
Tri-valley Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-valley Elementary - 02 part of?
Tri-valley Elementary - 02 is part of Tri-Valley School District 49-6.
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