Tri-Valley School District 49-6

The Tri-Valley School District 49-6 in South Dakota is home to three schools: Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02, Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03, and Tri-Valley High School - 01. These schools serve students from elementary through high school, providing a comprehensive educational experience in the Tri-Valley area.

Tri-Valley High School - 01 stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 47th out of 141 South Dakota high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a strong 96.3% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate, while also outperforming the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 also stands out, ranking 69th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools and demonstrating consistent academic performance across grade levels.

In contrast, Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 has seen some fluctuations in its Smarter Balanced Assessments performance, with 3rd-grade scores lagging behind the district and state averages. This school also has the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 21.31%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support at the elementary level. Overall, the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 appears to have a mix of strong-performing and areas for improvement across its schools, with continued focus on academic excellence, student support, and resource allocation being key priorities.