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Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 ranks 25 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended Dakota Valley Middle School - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?

Students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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Students who attend Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Dakota Valley High School - 01

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Summary:

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in North Sioux City, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 342 students. The school is part of the Dakota Valley School District 61-8, which is ranked 16th out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 consistently ranks among the top 25-40 middle schools in South Dakota, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA (67.16%) and Math (53.44%) are well above the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th grade ELA, where 71.56% of students are proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.52%. Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 also performs exceptionally well in terms of student group rankings, with its female, male, Hispanic, and special education students all ranking in the top 30 in the state.

The closest neighboring middle school, Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03, is located approximately 12.4 miles away and is part of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7. Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 has lower academic performance compared to Dakota Valley Middle School - 03, with proficiency rates in ELA and Math that are significantly below the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03's ELA proficiency rate was 36.37%, compared to Dakota Valley Middle School - 03's 67.16%. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 has maintained strong academic performance across different student subgroups, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

(605) 422-3830

District: Dakota Valley School District 61-8

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,912

Students who attend Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Dakota Valley High School - 01

Feeder schools for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03:

Elementary:	Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
	Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 341

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 ranks better than 83% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.95. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 employs 17.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is $9,912.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 25^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Dakota Valley School District 61-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley School District 61-8 16^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	53.99	69^th	133	48.1%
2004	63.83	40^th	134	70.1%
2005	52.82	81^st	136	40.4%
2006	50.01	88^th	141	37.6%
2007	51.87	87^th	136	36.0%
2008	50.37	86^th	136	36.8%
2009	57.21	67^th	139	51.8%
2010	55.43	78^th	139	43.9%
2011	55.41	79^th	140	43.6%
2012	64.37	52^nd	146	64.4%
2013	61.69	57^th	145	60.7%
2015	79.11	18^th	145	87.6%
2016	73.90	27^th	147	81.6%
2017	64.59	42^nd	146	71.2%
2018	73.17	26^th	147	82.3%
2019	69.24	39^th	149	73.8%
2021	62.42	43^rd	145	70.3%
2022	73.50	23^rd	143	83.9%
2023	67.10	38^th	150	74.7%
2024	76.95	25^th	147	83.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.04	5^th	18	72.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	53.00	15^th	32	53.1%
2022	75.65	4^th	25	84.0%
2023	60.43	8^th	27	70.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	67.69	19^th	71	73.2%
2019	53.73	33^rd	79	58.2%
2021	36.81	43^rd	63	31.7%
2023	40.63	45^th	70	35.7%
2024	67.65	12^th	65	81.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	69.68	27^th	99	72.7%
2019	61.99	34^th	107	68.2%
2021	53.73	58^th	113	48.7%
2022	72.42	18^th	102	82.4%
2023	66.38	30^th	112	73.2%
2024	78.51	13^th	107	87.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	71.95	21^st	111	81.1%
2019	71.11	28^th	110	74.5%
2021	69.46	23^rd	115	80.0%
2022	70.28	21^st	104	79.8%
2023	63.86	32^nd	116	72.4%
2024	71.82	23^rd	115	80.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.72	11^th	24	54.2%
2024	85.22	2^nd	26	92.3%

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Rank History for White students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	68.88	31^st	131	76.3%
2019	61.78	47^th	136	65.4%
2021	56.21	57^th	136	58.1%
2022	69.00	31^st	132	76.5%
2023	61.72	40^th	136	70.6%
2024	70.29	29^th	132	78.0%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	241	241
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	254	254
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255	255
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	255	255
1993	207	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1994	123	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
1995	99	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1996	99	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1997	110	0	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	119
1998	114	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1999	109	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2000	107	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	112
2001	170	1	6	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	185
2002	249	5	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2003	249	5	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2004	114	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
2005	125	4	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2006	128	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2007	120	4	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
2008	146	6	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	165
2009	156	2	6	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	175
2010	158	2	6	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	180
2011	153	1	4	5	4	0	2	0	169
2012	154	2	3	4	1	0	3	0	167
2013	174	2	1	6	5	0	3	0	191
2014	193	3	1	7	0	0	5	0	209
2015	167	3	2	13	1	0	8	0	194
2016	166	3	4	17	3	0	6	0	199
2017	246	9	5	18	4	0	8	0	290
2018	256	6	6	18	6	0	11	0	303
2019	274	7	9	22	7	0	12	0	331
2020	291	12	5	25	8	3	18	0	362
2021	295	10	5	23	7	0	21	0	361
2022	277	10	6	29	5	1	11	0	339
2023	273	6	8	33	3	5	14	0	342
2024	265	7	10	35	2	1	21	0	341

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	241	14.1	17.0	n/a
1990	254	14.0	18.1	n/a
1991	255	15.0	17.0	n/a
1992	255	15.0	17.0	n/a
1993	211	12.7	16.6	n/a
1994	126	13.7	9.2	n/a
1995	101	14.7	6.9	n/a
1996	101	14.7	6.9	n/a
1997	119	13.1	9.1	34.5
1998	121	10.7	11.3	65.3
1999	115	11.9	9.7	67
2000	112	11.3	9.9	17
2001	185	11.0	16.8	17.3
2002	272	14.1	19.3	19.1
2003	272	14.1	19.3	19.1
2004	124	15.4	8.1	21.8
2005	136	15.4	8.8	25.7
2006	137	11.5	11.9	40.1
2007	134	11.6	11.6	20.1
2008	165	10.3	16.0	23.6
2009	175	11.0	15.9	15.4
2010	180	10.5	17.0	12.2
2011	169	10.5	15.9	16
2012	167	10.6	15.6	25.1
2013	191	10.5	18.1	9.9
2014	209	11.7	17.7	20.6
2015	194	11.0	17.6	11.9
2016	199	10.0	19.9	17.6
2017	290	10.1	28.5	16.6
2018	303	11.0	27.5	12.2
2019	331	12.7	25.9	15.4
2020	362	17.6	20.5	16.3
2021	361	18.4	19.5	15
2022	339	17.8	18.9	5
2023	342	18.5	18.4	9.6
2024	341	17.3	19.7	12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	241	14.1	17.0	n/a
1990	254	14.0	18.1	n/a
1991	255	15.0	17.0	n/a
1992	255	15.0	17.0	n/a
1993	211	12.7	16.6	n/a
1994	126	13.7	9.2	n/a
1995	101	14.7	6.9	n/a
1996	101	14.7	6.9	n/a
1997	119	13.1	9.1	34.5
1998	121	10.7	11.3	65.3
1999	115	11.9	9.7	67
2000	112	11.3	9.9	17
2001	185	11.0	16.8	17.3
2002	272	14.1	19.3	19.1
2003	272	14.1	19.3	19.1
2004	124	15.4	8.1	21.8
2005	136	15.4	8.8	25.7
2006	137	11.5	11.9	40.1
2007	134	11.6	11.6	20.1
2008	165	10.3	16.0	23.6
2009	175	11.0	15.9	15.4
2010	180	10.5	17.0	12.2
2011	169	10.5	15.9	16
2012	167	10.6	15.6	25.1
2013	191	10.5	18.1	9.9
2014	209	11.7	17.7	20.6
2015	194	11.0	17.6	11.9
2016	199	10.0	19.9	17.6
2017	290	10.1	28.5	16.6
2018	303	11.0	27.5	12.2
2019	331	12.7	25.9	15.4
2020	362	17.6	20.5	16.3
2021	361	18.4	19.5	15
2022	339	17.8	18.9	5
2023	342	18.5	18.4	9.6
2024	341	17.3	19.7	12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$190 (2.6%)	$7,124 (97.4%)	$7,314
2021	$472 (5.9%)	$7,593 (94.1%)	$8,065
2022	$482 (5.5%)	$8,339 (94.5%)	$8,822
2023	$621 (6.3%)	$9,291 (93.7%)	$9,912

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 150 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	63.6	56.8	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	63.6	56.8	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	51.2	48.7	2.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	51.2	48.7	2.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	54.4	64.3	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	54.4	64.3	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	53.5	51.8	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	53.5	51.8	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	59.8	51.7	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	59.8	51.7	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	54.4	41.4	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	54.4	41.4	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	52.2	40.5	11.7%
8th Grade Science (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	52.2	40.5	11.7%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	59.3	57.5	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	60.2	57.7	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)	52.9	47.2	5.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	53.2	49.6	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	342	3.3%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	9	8	11.1%
Hispanic	22	33	50%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	274	273	0.4%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.4%	9.6%	5.8%

Schools Near Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	1150 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 422-3830	341	17	19.7	12.9%	265 (77.7%)	7 (2.1%)	35 (10.3%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.2%)	76.9	25^th of 147 public middle schools	83.0%		67.1	38^th of 150 public middle schools	74.7%	13	66.1	63.9	71.6	67.2	59.3	50.9	49.5	53.4	43.1	$9,912	$621	$9,291
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	402 S Douglas St	Elk Point	57025	Union County	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 356-5901	139	9	14.9	15.1%	123 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	47.4	82^nd of 147 public middle schools	44.2%		64.3	41^st of 150 public middle schools	72.7%	41	46.5	32.6	30.2	36.4	65.1	54.4	44.2	54.6	32.6	$8,891	$00	$8,891

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