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#524 of 574 schools in SD
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
Middle School · Gayville-volin School District 63-1 · Gayville, SD
A Gayville-volin School District 63-1 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 158, Gayville, SD 57031
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low141/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,487
Median home value
$138,000
Median rent
$533/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gayville-volin School District 63-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is listed in Gayville-Volin School District 63-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Gayville, SD, part of Gayville-volin School District 63-1, serving approximately 52 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
What grades does Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 serve?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gayville-volin Middle School - 03?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gayville-volin Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 rank in SD?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 ranks #524 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Gayville-volin Middle School - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Gayville-volin Middle School - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 a charter school?
No, Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 a Title I school?
No, Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gayville-volin Middle School - 03?
36.5% of students at Gayville-volin Middle School - 03 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yankton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (605) 267-4476
- Area population (ZIP 57031)
- 670
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 57031; 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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