For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in Sioux Valley School District 05-5. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
742 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sioux Valley School District 05-5, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,670 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,055
$13,047
Spending / Student
$9,670
$12,552
Best Sioux Valley School District 05-5 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 manages 3 public schools serving 742 students.
What is the rank of Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is ranked #69 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
91% of Sioux Valley School District 05-5 students are White, 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 Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux Valley School District 05-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,670 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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