Rapid Valley Elementary School

Rapid Valley Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2601 Covington St,  Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Area School District
3.8
487 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.7%
State Average
29.3%
Science
25.3%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
514:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
68.3%
Two or more races
16.3%
Native American
8.2%
Hispanic
7.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
3.0 parent
10/24/2022
There's children at this school not happy with where they have been made to live and no one takes notice of that. Children crying and scared . Maybe as a community we should do what is in the best interest of the children. I think South Dakota judicial system is broken badly.
1.0 parent
3/31/2017
The dean of students is a joke. She is the one who decides consequences for students but does not even investigate the situations. When i asked what my child did wrong I was told that the note from the teacher said ... Well what about the child why did they act the way they did they don't try to fin...
5.0 parent
9/1/2016
I believe the school has many great teachers that provide tools for children to excel academically! I also think the multi-age program is a great option for certain children to become leaders and thrive academically.
5.0 parent
11/4/2015
The staff are amazing, the teachers will bend over backwards to help their students as well as the parents. They cater to all levels of learning. RV has a wonderful PTA that go out of their way to help in everyway needed. I am so glad this is the school my son gets to spend his first 6 years at, he'...

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Rapid Valley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Rapid City, SD, in the Rapid Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Rapid City Area School District in South Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 487 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Rapid Valley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $432,999. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson Academy, Wellfully - 65, East Middle School - 30, and more. Learn more about what Rapid City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rapid Valley Elementary School.

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