Brandon Valley Middle School - 02

700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 707 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 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in SD
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Brandon Valley Middle School - 02's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#53 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
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56%
43%
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72%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
5%
3%
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White
86%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #53 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
707 students attend Brandon Valley Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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