Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 vs Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
North Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
North Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
179 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 North Sioux City, South Dakota | Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 North Sioux City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 102 | #116 of 226 |
| National rank | #3315 of 15,369 | #18100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 345 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| city | North Sioux City | North Sioux City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 60.1).
- •Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 16.2%).
- •Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is the larger school with 345 students compared with 179.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 better than Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 ranks higher (70.1 vs 60.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04?
About 0 m in a straight line, between North Sioux City and North Sioux City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03: 345. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 is 30th of 102 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is 116th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).