Whittier Middle School - 08 vs. Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Should I attend Whittier Middle School - 08 or Brandon Valley Middle School - 02? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 725 students in grades 6-8, Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
725 students
707 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#53 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
244
-
Grade 7 Students
233
358
Grade 8 Students
248
349
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
3%
% Black
29%
5%
% White
27%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%