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Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 vs. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

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School Overview

School
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 206 students in grades 4-5, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
4-5
Total Students
380 students
206 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#80 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
#202 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in SD)
48%
(Top 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
60-64%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
114
-
Grade 1 Students
95
-
Grade 2 Students
79
-
Grade 3 Students
92
-
Grade 4 Students
-
96
Grade 5 Students
-
110

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
70%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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