Tri-Valley School District 49-6

46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tri-Valley School District 49-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 932 students in Tri-Valley School District 49-6. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Tri-Valley School District 49-6 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
932 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Tri-Valley School District 49-6, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#84 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Tri-Valley School District 49-6, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
60 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
796 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
85%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
78
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,363 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,363
$13,121
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,156
$12,623
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Tri-Valley School District 49-6 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tri-Valley School District 49-6 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Grades: K-4
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 S West Ave
Crooks, SD 57020
(605) 446-3538
Grades: K-4
| 200 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 manages 4 public schools serving 932 students.
What is the rank of Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 is ranked #80 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
85% of Tri-Valley School District 49-6 students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
Tri-Valley School District 49-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Tri-Valley School District 49-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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