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Sioux Valley School District 05-5

200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 715 students in Sioux Valley School District 05-5. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
715 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sioux Valley School District 05-5, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#73 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
42%
56%
51%
40-44%
42%
(21-22)
80-89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,473 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,035 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,473
$13,146
Spending / Student
$10,035
$12,647

Best Sioux Valley School District 05-5 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 manages 3 public schools serving 715 students.
What is the rank of Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 is ranked #67 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
91% of Sioux Valley School District 05-5 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux Valley School District 05-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,035 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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