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Valley Springs Elementary - 04

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Summary

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is a small public elementary school serving grades K-4 in the town of Valley Springs, South Dakota, with a student population of just 75 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has set itself apart through its strong academic metrics. The school's students have significantly outperformed state and district averages on standardized tests, with 84% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 49.7% statewide and 72.16% in the Brandon Valley School District. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which is lower than nearby schools. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has a more diverse racial makeup than some neighboring schools, with notable Native American and multiracial student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, such as those in the Sioux Falls School District, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school has consistently received high rankings and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating that it provides a strong educational environment that effectively supports student learning. The school's small size, low poverty rates, and the overall high-performing nature of the Brandon Valley School District may all be contributing factors to its success.

67
Students ?
10.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
23.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 301 Valley Dr
       Valley Springs, SD  57068

(605) 757-6285

District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2


Students who attend Valley Springs Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:    Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
    Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
High:    Brandon Valley High School - 01
Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Two or more races:
9.0%
American Indian:
6.0%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2019 → 92nd in 2023
Strengths
✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (76% vs 46% meeting standards)
✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2019) to 92nd (2023)
Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?
This school76%
District avg70%
South Dakota avg46%
Not ranked this year
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
2nd of 147Brandon Valley School District 49-2 among South Dakota districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202384.716 of 20492.2%★★★★★
202284.521 of 20289.6%★★★★★
202196.93 of 20298.5%★★★★★
201995.93 of 20698.5%★★★★★
201859.184 of 20458.8%★★★☆☆
201762.575 of 20763.8%★★★☆☆
201660.884 of 20659.2%★★★☆☆
201567.060 of 20971.3%★★★★☆
201362.878 of 20161.2%★★★☆☆
201272.247 of 21478.0%★★★★☆
201175.827 of 20586.8%★★★★☆
201076.630 of 20685.4%★★★★☆
200969.154 of 19672.4%★★★★☆
200874.625 of 19487.1%★★★★☆
200759.696 of 19450.5%★★★☆☆
200647.5138 of 19729.9%★★☆☆☆
200541.2148 of 19423.7%★☆☆☆☆
200448.6125 of 18933.9%★★☆☆☆
200367.251 of 18772.7%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202198.62 of 15798.7%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202281.623 of 18487.5%★★★★☆
202197.03 of 18598.4%★★★★★
201994.34 of 19197.9%★★★★★
201853.991 of 18651.1%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2021)99th percentile~ school
White (2022)88th percentile~ school
By subject vs South Dakota (2023-2024) ?
English Language Arts80%+30 vs state
Mathematics72%+29 vs state

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Students at Valley Springs Elementary - 04 are 84% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended Valley Springs Elementary - 04.


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