Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03

www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us

317 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Tri-Valley Junior High School, located in Colton, South Dakota, serves as a key academic institution within the Tri-Valley School District. Situated at 46450 252nd St, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The district emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, student character development, and active community involvement, striving to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

As part of the Tri-Valley system, the junior high benefits from a community-focused approach that encourages small class sizes and personalized attention. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities that help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district news, families and community members can visit their official website at [www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us](http://www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us).

317

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	11
Black	24
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
269 (84.9 %)
Black
24 (7.6 %)
Two or More
12 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Phone:	(605)446-3538
Website:	http://www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 5 80

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 78