Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

www.dvschools.com

345 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dakota Valley Middle School, located in North Sioux City, South Dakota, serves as a key component of the Dakota Valley School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal growth, the institution emphasizes preparing its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and active engagement in extracurricular opportunities.

The school maintains a strong connection to the local community and leverages its digital presence at [dvschools.com](http://www.dvschools.com) to keep families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school events. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and parents, Dakota Valley Middle School strives to cultivate a positive culture that promotes lifelong learning, character development, and academic excellence within the North Sioux City region.

345

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
257 (74.5%)
Hispanic
35 (10.1%)
Two or More
26 (7.5%)
Asian
12 (3.5%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Phone:	(605)422-3830
Website:	http://www.dvschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 110