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#509 of 574 schools in SD

Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06

Elementary School · Flandreau School District 50-3 · Flandreau, SD

A Flandreau School District 50-3 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

22941 487th Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$12,654

Students at Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flandreau), 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

$66,735

Median home value

$175,400

Median rent

$661/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Flandreau School District 50-3

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Flandreau Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified3.3K–4Not available270Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Flandreau School District 50-3

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is listed in Flandreau School District 50-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06

Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school in Flandreau, SD, part of Flandreau School District 50-3, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06

What grades does Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 serve?

Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06?

Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 rank in SD?

Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 ranks #509 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 a charter school?

No, Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Moody County
Area population (ZIP 57028)
3,112
Area average commute
12.9 min
Area median age
40.1
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 57028; 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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