BRANDON VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02

Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 school district, located in Brandon, SD with about 632 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brandon Valley Middle School, located in Brandon, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Brandon Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the institution aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of early adolescence while building a strong foundation for their future academic endeavors.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, offering a blend of core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—alongside a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore personal interests. Beyond the classroom, Brandon Valley Middle School encourages student engagement through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs. By emphasizing community, character development, and academic excellence, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive and responsible citizens within the broader Brandon community.

For more information, contact Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 at (605) 582-3214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
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BRANDON VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02 is a public Title I school in Brandon, SD with about 632 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
632
Teachers:
34.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 632 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRANDON VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.5%
Black or African American
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.