Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

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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:
25th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,912 Help


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:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.6% Help


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Compare Details Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 ranks better than 83% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is $9,912.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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

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Dakota Valley School District 61-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley School District 61-8 16th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.99 69th 133 48.1%
2004 63.83 40th 134 70.1%
2005 52.82 81st 136 40.4%
2006 50.01 88th 141 37.6%
2007 51.87 87th 136 36.0%
2008 50.37 86th 136 36.8%
2009 57.21 67th 139 51.8%
2010 55.43 78th 139 43.9%
2011 55.41 79th 140 43.6%
2012 64.37 52nd 146 64.4%
2013 61.69 57th 145 60.7%
2015 79.11 18th 145 87.6%
2016 73.90 27th 147 81.6%
2017 64.59 42nd 146 71.2%
2018 73.17 26th 147 82.3%
2019 69.24 39th 149 73.8%
2021 62.42 43rd 145 70.3%
2022 73.50 23rd 143 83.9%
2023 67.10 38th 150 74.7%
2024 76.95 25th 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 5th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.00 15th 32 53.1%
2022 75.65 4th 25 84.0%
2023 60.43 8th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.69 19th 71 73.2%
2019 53.73 33rd 79 58.2%
2021 36.81 43rd 63 31.7%
2023 40.63 45th 70 35.7%
2024 67.65 12th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.68 27th 99 72.7%
2019 61.99 34th 107 68.2%
2021 53.73 58th 113 48.7%
2022 72.42 18th 102 82.4%
2023 66.38 30th 112 73.2%
2024 78.51 13th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.95 21st 111 81.1%
2019 71.11 28th 110 74.5%
2021 69.46 23rd 115 80.0%
2022 70.28 21st 104 79.8%
2023 63.86 32nd 116 72.4%
2024 71.82 23rd 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 11th 24 54.2%
2024 85.22 2nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.88 31st 131 76.3%
2019 61.78 47th 136 65.4%
2021 56.21 57th 136 58.1%
2022 69.00 31st 132 76.5%
2023 61.72 40th 136 70.6%
2024 70.29 29th 132 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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.

Student/Teacher Ratio 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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 39th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 38th 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)63.656.8
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)63.656.8
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)51.248.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)51.248.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)54.464.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)54.464.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)53.551.8
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)53.551.8
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)59.851.7
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)59.851.7
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)54.441.4
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)54.441.4
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)52.240.5
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)52.240.5
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)59.357.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)60.257.7
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley Middle School - 03)52.947.2
 5.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)53.249.6
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331342
 3.3%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic2233
 50%
Pacific Islander05
White274273
 0.4%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%9.6%
 5.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Dakota Valley Middle School - 03.

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

Students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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


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