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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 57049


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Top rankedDakota Valley Middle School - 0328th of 246 South Dakota middle schools
Summary:

The 57049 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Dakota Valley School District 61-8. This high-performing institution ranks in the top 12% of middle schools statewide and has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 70.33% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.93%. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, below the national average of around 25%. Additionally, the school spends $10,217 per student, higher than the national average, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.7, slightly lower than the national average of 16:1.

Overall, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 emerges as a standout institution in the region, providing an excellent educational experience for its students. The school's strong academic performance, engaged student body, and well-resourced environment contribute to its consistent high rankings and ratings, making it an attractive option for families in the 57049 zip code area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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