Valley View Elementary - 13

Summary:

Valley View Elementary - 13 is a public elementary school in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving 581 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4, which is ranked 99 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley View Elementary - 13 faces significant challenges, including a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, consistently underperforming test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages, and mixed performance across different student subgroups. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.56% to 37.12% over the past few years. Interestingly, the school is located just 1.22 miles away from Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, which consistently outperforms it in test scores and other metrics, suggesting that school quality can vary significantly within the same district.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Rapid City Area School District, Valley View Elementary - 13 generally performs worse across most metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. Schools like Grandview Elementary - 06 and Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 appear to be performing better. Additionally, Valley View Elementary - 13's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 115th out of 207 schools in 2015-2016 to 165th out of 201 schools in 2023-2024, raising concerns about the school's ability to address the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4840 Homestead St
       Rapid City, SD  57703


(605) 393-2812

District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,204 Help


Students who attend Valley View Elementary - 13 usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School - 30
High:    Central High School - 41

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Two or more races:
14.0%
Hispanic:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Compare Details Valley View Elementary - 13 ranks worse than 82.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 9th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.38. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Valley View Elementary - 13 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), two or more races (14%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary - 13 is 18.8. 13 elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley View Elementary - 13 is $9,204. 13 elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley View Elementary - 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View Elementary - 13 165th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Valley View Elementary - 13 in the ranking list.)

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Rapid City Area School District 51-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapid City Area School District 51-4 99th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley View Elementary - 13

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Rank History for all students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.86 159th 187 15.0%
2004 33.74 151st 189 20.1%
2005 16.89 174th 194 10.3%
2006 27.76 168th 197 14.7%
2007 23.35 167th 194 13.9%
2008 23.61 169th 194 12.9%
2009 28.57 169th 196 13.8%
2010 25.88 178th 206 13.6%
2011 36.55 167th 205 18.5%
2012 35.16 171st 214 20.1%
2013 25.23 172nd 201 14.4%
2015 40.06 148th 209 29.2%
2016 45.97 126th 206 38.8%
2017 50.35 115th 207 44.4%
2018 40.39 133rd 204 34.8%
2019 29.95 161st 206 21.8%
2021 14.81 181st 202 10.4%
2022 21.31 170th 202 15.8%
2023 22.91 168th 204 17.6%
2024 23.38 165th 201 17.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.76 6th 7 14.3%
2019 46.55 7th 12 41.7%
2021 17.42 13th 14 7.1%
2022 45.52 5th 7 28.6%
2024 33.25 11th 12 8.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.71 40th 61 34.4%
2023 12.99 72nd 72 0.0%
2024 15.36 71st 72 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 60th 121 50.4%
2019 44.05 69th 121 43.0%
2021 20.96 99th 106 6.6%
2022 31.76 61st 80 23.8%
2023 23.86 93rd 112 17.0%
2024 21.35 96th 110 12.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.95 100th 163 38.7%
2019 26.64 128th 155 17.4%
2021 12.38 141st 151 6.6%
2022 23.84 124th 150 17.3%
2023 19.70 135th 154 12.3%
2024 20.99 138th 165 16.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.29 2nd 2 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.53 120th 170 29.4%
2019 40.28 103rd 160 35.6%
2021 21.07 132nd 157 15.9%
2022 23.91 125th 154 18.8%
2023 27.94 128th 166 22.9%
2024 30.10 121st 161 24.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.80 13th 21 38.1%
2022 66.31 2nd 18 88.9%
2023 52.90 9th 21 57.1%
2024 49.20 7th 22 68.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.21 4th 35 88.6%
2019 45.81 11th 28 60.7%
2021 59.64 6th 21 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at Valley View Elementary - 13

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.59 131st 186 29.6%
2019 28.10 156th 191 18.3%
2021 14.31 164th 185 11.4%
2022 17.72 161st 184 12.5%
2023 17.28 166th 185 10.3%
2024 18.60 166th 184 9.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Valley View Elementary - 13

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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 618 618
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 637 637
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 677 677
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 677 677
1993 221 3 2 0 29 n/a n/a 0 255
1994 164 2 1 3 35 n/a n/a 0 205
1995 217 4 2 5 41 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 217 4 2 5 41 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 201 5 2 5 37 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 223 4 6 4 43 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 205 6 8 3 41 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 187 9 8 2 26 n/a n/a 0 232
2001 211 5 6 4 37 n/a n/a 0 263
2002 180 2 6 3 43 n/a n/a 0 234
2003 180 2 6 3 43 n/a n/a 0 234
2004 152 2 5 3 39 n/a n/a 0 201
2005 341 6 10 7 104 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 373 10 9 9 93 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 414 17 10 13 93 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 419 11 13 10 83 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 408 13 10 15 83 n/a n/a 0 529
2010 392 12 10 16 89 n/a n/a 0 519
2011 407 7 7 25 94 0 17 0 557
2012 448 7 4 26 94 0 28 0 607
2013 469 11 6 25 71 1 31 0 614
2014 457 6 10 37 90 0 33 0 633
2015 472 11 13 41 91 1 37 0 666
2016 450 10 11 46 104 1 30 0 652
2017 450 12 11 33 84 1 38 0 629
2018 414 11 10 42 100 2 40 0 619
2019 373 2 14 62 88 0 83 0 622
2020 376 6 10 51 83 0 75 0 601
2021 359 9 7 54 67 0 59 0 555
2022 354 7 8 52 49 1 66 0 537
2023 383 9 11 64 45 0 69 0 581
2024 370 6 9 63 53 1 82 0 584

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 Valley View Elementary - 13

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 618 30.9 20.0 n/a
1990 637 31.0 20.5 n/a
1991 677 11.4 59.3 n/a
1992 677 11.4 59.3 n/a
1993 255 16.8 15.2 n/a
1994 205 16.5 12.4 n/a
1995 269 15.1 17.8 n/a
1996 269 15.1 17.8 n/a
1997 250 13.9 18.0 37.6
1998 280 13.2 21.2 52.1
1999 263 14.1 18.7 44.5
2000 232 17.4 13.3 40.1
2001 263 17.5 15.0 35.7
2002 234 13.5 17.3 38.5
2003 234 13.5 17.3 38.5
2004 201 17.2 11.7 42.3
2005 468 28.3 16.5 43.6
2006 494 29.9 16.5 45.5
2007 547 31.5 17.4 40.6
2008 536 30.9 17.3 33.8
2009 529 28.9 18.3 40.1
2010 519 29.0 17.8 47.4
2011 557 36.6 15.1 46.3
2012 607 36.8 16.4 45
2013 614 39.0 15.7 47.2
2014 633 35.8 17.6 47.1
2015 666 39.0 17.0 46.8
2016 652 33.0 19.7 54.1
2017 629 28.3 22.2 46.7
2018 619 32.8 18.8 42.3
2019 622 34.9 17.8 43.4
2020 601 34.3 17.5 38.9
2021 555 34.8 15.9 37.1
2022 537 33.0 16.2 34.6
2023 581 32.5 17.8 33.6
2024 584 31.0 18.8 30.3

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 Valley View Elementary - 13

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 618 30.9 20.0 n/a
1990 637 31.0 20.5 n/a
1991 677 11.4 59.3 n/a
1992 677 11.4 59.3 n/a
1993 255 16.8 15.2 n/a
1994 205 16.5 12.4 n/a
1995 269 15.1 17.8 n/a
1996 269 15.1 17.8 n/a
1997 250 13.9 18.0 37.6
1998 280 13.2 21.2 52.1
1999 263 14.1 18.7 44.5
2000 232 17.4 13.3 40.1
2001 263 17.5 15.0 35.7
2002 234 13.5 17.3 38.5
2003 234 13.5 17.3 38.5
2004 201 17.2 11.7 42.3
2005 468 28.3 16.5 43.6
2006 494 29.9 16.5 45.5
2007 547 31.5 17.4 40.6
2008 536 30.9 17.3 33.8
2009 529 28.9 18.3 40.1
2010 519 29.0 17.8 47.4
2011 557 36.6 15.1 46.3
2012 607 36.8 16.4 45
2013 614 39.0 15.7 47.2
2014 633 35.8 17.6 47.1
2015 666 39.0 17.0 46.8
2016 652 33.0 19.7 54.1
2017 629 28.3 22.2 46.7
2018 619 32.8 18.8 42.3
2019 622 34.9 17.8 43.4
2020 601 34.3 17.5 38.9
2021 555 34.8 15.9 37.1
2022 537 33.0 16.2 34.6
2023 581 32.5 17.8 33.6
2024 584 31.0 18.8 30.3

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 Valley View Elementary - 13

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,262 (13.6%) $8,004 (86.4%) $9,266
2021 $999 (10.0%) $9,031 (90.0%) $10,030
2022 $1,879 (17.9%) $8,611 (82.1%) $10,490
2023 $949 (10.3%) $8,255 (89.7%) $9,204

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley View Elementary - 13

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 204 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley View Elementary - 13)3231.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)44.635.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley View Elementary - 13)4135.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)47.537.8
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley View Elementary - 13)49.635.6
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)48.842.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Elementary - 13)46.949.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)45.541.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley View Elementary - 13)48.529.5
 19.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.740
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Elementary - 13)36.928.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)39.132.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Valley View Elementary - 13)27.222.1
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)32.931.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley View Elementary - 13)43.632
 11.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.744.9
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Valley View Elementary - 13)41.737.4
 4.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)41.736.1
 5.6%
   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 Students622581
 6.6%
African American29
 350%
American Indian8845
 48.9%
Asian1411
 21.4%
Hispanic6264
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White373383
 2.7%
Two or More Races8369
 16.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%33.6%
 9.8%


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Valley View Elementary - 13 ranks in the bottom 17.9% of South Dakota elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended Valley View Elementary - 13.

Students at Valley View Elementary - 13 are 63% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Valley View Elementary - 13 usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School - 30
High : Central High School - 41


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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