- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Sioux City, SD
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463699000809
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in North Sioux City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Sioux City, SD.
School address
District: Dakota Valley School District 61-8 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463699000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 463699000809 · North Sioux City, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 19.2:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota Valley High School - 01 (431 students)
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota Valley
Dakota Valley High School - 01
431 students
- Dakota Valley
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
386 students
- This school
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
345 students
- Dakota Valley
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
179 students
What this shows Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 compares
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 72% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Dakota Valley School District 61-8 reports $11,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Valley High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota Valley Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
How many students attend Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Sioux City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?
8.2% of students at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in North Sioux City, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in North Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Sioux City, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dakota Valley School District 61-8?
Besides Dakota Valley Middle School - 03, Dakota Valley School District 61-8 also operates Dakota Valley High School - 01 (431 students), Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 (386 students), and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 (179 students). See the Dakota Valley School District 61-8 district page for the complete list.