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7.7avg / 10

Sioux Valley School District 05-5

School District · Volga, South Dakota

Students: 715
Teachers (FTE): 51

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

715

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#12 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,934

$2,736 vs South Dakota median

District size

715 students

Larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Sioux Valley School District 05-5 ranks #12 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Sioux Valley School District 05-5's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 (8.6/10), Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 (7.4/10), and Sioux Valley High School - 01 (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +3.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sioux Valley School District 05-5 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Sioux Valley Elementary - 028.6 / 10
2Sioux Valley Middle School - 047.4 / 10
3Sioux Valley High School - 017.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sioux Valley School District 05-5

Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is a Volga, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 715 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $9,934 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sioux Valley Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Sioux Valley School District 05-5 students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 62.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency57.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency62.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 with test data.

Schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Volga
Total Enrollment
715
Teachers (FTE)
51
District spending per student
$9,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?

Sioux Valley School District 05-5 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sioux Valley School District 05-5?

The average composite rating for Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?

Sioux Valley School District 05-5's district-level spending was $9,934 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?

Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?

Across schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sioux Valley School District 05-5 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Sioux Valley School District 05-5 has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
57.1%
ELA Proficiency
62.9%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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