Below Average
#493 of 574 schools in SD
Valley View Elementary - 13
Elementary School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · Rapid City, SD
A Rapid City Area School District 51-4 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4840 Homestead St, Rapid City, SD 57703
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View Elementary - 13 score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley View Elementary - 13 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rapid 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
$84,495
Median home value
$250,300
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Valley Elementary - 12Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Creekside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Wellfully - 65Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Robbinsdale Elementary - 14Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 324 | 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.
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #14 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View Elementary - 13 is listed in Rapid City Area School District 51-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Elementary - 13
Valley View Elementary - 13 is a public elementary school in Rapid City, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, serving approximately 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View Elementary - 13
What grades does Valley View Elementary - 13 serve?
Valley View Elementary - 13 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valley View Elementary - 13?
Valley View Elementary - 13 has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary - 13?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary - 13 is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Elementary - 13 rank in SD?
Valley View Elementary - 13 ranks #493 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Valley View Elementary - 13's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Elementary - 13 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Valley View Elementary - 13?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Elementary - 13 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley View Elementary - 13 a charter school?
No, Valley View Elementary - 13 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Elementary - 13 a Title I school?
No, Valley View Elementary - 13 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Elementary - 13?
30.3% of students at Valley View Elementary - 13 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (605) 393-2812
- Area population (ZIP 57703)
- 17,543
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 57703; 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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