Top Rankings
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,387 students in Dakota Valley School District 61-8. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Dakota Valley School District 61-8 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Dakota Valley School District 61-8, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.51
# American Indian Students
24 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
35 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
27 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,066 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
77%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
109
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,108 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,733 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,108
$12,971
Spending / Student
$10,733
$12,479
Best Dakota Valley School District 61-8 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
Grades: K-3
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 4-5
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 manages 4 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is ranked #36 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
77% of Dakota Valley School District 61-8 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Dakota Valley School District 61-8's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,733 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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