Serving 232 students in grades 4-5, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 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 43% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04's ranking?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is ranked #324 out of 636 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
232 students attend Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 offer ?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 part of?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is part of Dakota Valley School District 61-8.
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