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#66 of 574 schools in SD

Top 11% in state

Sioux Valley High School - 01

High School · Sioux Valley School District 05-5 · Volga, SD

A Sioux Valley School District 05-5 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 278, Volga, SD 57071

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$9,934
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at Sioux Valley High School - 01 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

8.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sioux Valley High School - 01 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low117/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$73,995

Median home value

$243,900

Median rent

$1,026/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Sioux Valley School District 05-5

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$9,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sioux Valley High School - 01 is listed in Sioux Valley School District 05-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sioux Valley High School - 01

Sioux Valley High School - 01 is a public high school in Volga, SD, part of Sioux Valley School District 05-5, serving approximately 206 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sioux Valley High School - 01

What grades does Sioux Valley High School - 01 serve?

Sioux Valley High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01?

Sioux Valley High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Valley High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sioux Valley High School - 01 rank in SD?

Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks #66 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Sioux Valley High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Sioux Valley High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Sioux Valley High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sioux Valley High School - 01 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sioux Valley High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Sioux Valley High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sioux Valley High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Sioux Valley High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sioux Valley High School - 01?

8.3% of students at Sioux Valley High School - 01 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Brookings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 57071)
3,207
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
31
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 57071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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