Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57068

Summary:

The 57068 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Valley Springs Elementary - 04, which consistently ranks among the top schools in South Dakota. This Brandon Valley School District 49-2 school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing 16th out of 204 elementary schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year.

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's 84% ELA proficiency and 68% Math proficiency rates are a testament to the quality of education it provides. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with representation from White, Hispanic, Native American, and multi-racial students, suggests a rich learning environment.

The school's success is further supported by its efficient resource allocation, with a relatively high spending per student of $10,099 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1. Despite serving a significant portion of students from lower-income households, with a 26.67% free/reduced lunch rate, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 continues to excel academically, indicating the school's ability to effectively support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Springs Elementary - 04	Public	K-4	301 Valley Dr	Valley Springs	57068	Minnehaha County	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 757-6285	75	7	10.3	26.7%	62 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.0%)								(n/a)	76.5	80.0	64.7	72.0	$13,268	$884	$12,384

Cities Near Zip Code 57068

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Valley Springs	0.4 mi	1	7^th
Brandon	5.48 mi	5	8^th
Sioux Falls	8.59 mi	66	83^rd
Garretson	9.29 mi	3	130^th
Renner	15.4 mi	1	140^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.