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Valley View Elementary - 13 vs. Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Should you attend Valley View Elementary - 13 or Rapid Valley Elementary - 12? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Valley View Elementary - 13
4840 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley View Elementary - 13 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 37% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
584 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View Elementary - 13 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View Elementary - 13.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View Elementary - 13 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary - 13 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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

#492 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#424 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley View Elementary - 13, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
46%
(Top 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Elementary - 13 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Elementary - 13 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Elementary - 13 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Valley View Elementary - 13 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
98
81
Grade 1 Students
97
85
Grade 2 Students
97
77
Grade 3 Students
101
72
Grade 4 Students
97
82
Grade 5 Students
94
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley View Elementary - 13, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley View Elementary - 13, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley View Elementary - 13, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley View Elementary - 13, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley View Elementary - 13, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley View Elementary - 13, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley View Elementary - 13, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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
23%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley View Elementary - 13, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View Elementary - 13, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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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