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Sioux Valley Middle School - 04

200 Hansina Ave, Volga, SD 57071Sioux Valley School District 05-5 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
161
Students
Total enrolled
$12,981
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
59/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 161 students in grades 06–08 in Volga, South Dakota.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,981 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 59th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 is a small middle in Volga, South Dakota, serving grades 06–08 with 161 students. The district invests $12,981 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04

161
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution80 male · 81 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 28 students
Student Composition
91%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 466630000613

Academic Outcomes at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 59th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57071

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,981Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,981
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,712
Student Support$2,466
Administration$1,558
Operations$1,947
Other$1,298
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,981 spent per student, an estimated $5,751 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
48%
State government
37.1%
Local (property tax)
47.7%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
↓
High School
Sioux Valley High School - 01
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyBrookings County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSioux Valley School District 05-5 →
Phone: (605)627-5657
NCES ID: 466630000613
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Volga seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sioux Valley School District 05-5
Elem
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
354 students · KG–05
● 59 opp13% FRL
High
Sioux Valley High School - 01
224 students · 09–12
● 59 opp10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
200 Hansina Ave, Volga, SD 57071
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.