Dakota Valley School District 61-8

The Dakota Valley School District 61-8 in South Dakota is home to four high-performing schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is consistently ranked among the top in the state, with several schools standing out for their academic excellence.

The standout schools in the district are Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Dakota Valley Middle School - 03. Dakota Valley High School - 01 has been consistently ranked among the top 36 high schools in South Dakota, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and an impressive 93.1% four-year graduation rate. The school also outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is ranked among the top 25 middle schools in the state and outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels.

The Dakota Valley School District 61-8 as a whole is ranked 16th out of 126 districts in South Dakota and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district's schools generally outperform the state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments, and the district spends between $8,861 and $11,541 per student, with the highest spending at the elementary school level. The district serves a relatively diverse student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 7.59% to 13.79% across the schools.