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#353 of 574 schools in SD
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
Elementary School · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 · North Sioux City, SD
A Dakota Valley School District 61-8 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
1150 Northshore Dr, North Sioux City, SD 57049
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,673/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Sioux City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,239
Median home value
$406,300
Median rent
$1,160/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Loess Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dakota Valley School District 61-8
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is listed in Dakota Valley School District 61-8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in North Sioux City, SD, part of Dakota Valley School District 61-8, serving approximately 206 students in grades 4th-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
What grades does Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 serve?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 rank in SD?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 ranks #353 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 a charter school?
No, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 a Title I school?
No, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
18.4% of students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (605) 422-3830
- Area population (ZIP 57049)
- 7,814
- Area average commute
- 13.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57049; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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