Serving 759 students in grades 7-8, Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Brandon Valley Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brandon school district, covering approximately 126.1 square miles in Brandon, SD. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02's student population of 759 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
759 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Valley Middle School - 02's ranking?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is ranked #48 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 often compared to?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Middle School - 08 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
759 students attend Brandon Valley Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 offer ?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 part of?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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