Serving 728 students in grades 5-6, Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 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 Intermediate - 07's student population of 728 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
4%
3%
White
86%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07's ranking?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is ranked #82 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07?
728 students attend Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 offer ?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 part of?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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