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Dakota Valley School District 61-8

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
Union County
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PH: (605) 422-3800

Grades PK-12
1001 students
4 schools

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Dakota STEP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

99% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

97% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

92% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

84% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Science

83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

70% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Science

74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
The Dakota STEP is based on the Stanford 10, a national norm-referenced test. It is also standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The standards-based results for reading and math are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. The results displayed are for all grades combined for each subject. The results reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in South Dakota: An Overview

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Dakota STEP Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	99%
Female	97%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	99%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students without disabilities	99%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	90%
Students without disabilities	92%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	91%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	90%
Students without disabilities	95%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	91%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	83%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	95%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	91%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	90%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	90%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	83%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	87%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	88%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students without disabilities	75%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	85%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students without disabilities	70%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students without disabilities	75%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students without disabilities	67%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
The Dakota STEP is based on the Stanford 10, a national norm-referenced test. It is also standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in South Dakota: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	83%
Hispanic	3%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	19%	29%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,244	$7,944

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >