Top Rankings
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,922 students in Brandon Valley School District 49-2. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Brandon Valley School District 49-2 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Brandon Valley School District 49-2 are Fred Assam Elementary - 06, Inspiration Elementary - 08 and Brandon Valley High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Brandon Valley School District 49-2 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
4,922 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Brandon Valley School District 49-2, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.53
# American Indian Students
57 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
79 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
186 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
4,119 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
84%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
245 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
482
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
378
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
412
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
363
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
395
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
402
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
383
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
360
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
362
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
364
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,759 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,250
$13,121
Spending / Student
$11,759
$12,623
Best Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7700 E Willowwood St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-1500
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-1500
Grades: K-4
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Inspiration Elementary - 08
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3401 S Sparta Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-5890
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-5890
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 S Sioux Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Grades: K-4
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Grades: 7-8
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Brandon Elementary - 03
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Grades: PK-4
| 681 students
Rank: #77.
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 5-6
| 785 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 manages 7 public schools serving 4,922 students.
What is the rank of Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 is ranked #5 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
84% of Brandon Valley School District 49-2 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Brandon Valley School District 49-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,759 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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