Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
729 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
729
Total Students
42.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 621 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Black | 31 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 9 |
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White621 (85.2 %)
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Black31 (4.3 %)
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Two or More30 (4.1 %)
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Hispanic25 (3.4 %)
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Asian13 (1.8 %)
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American Indian9 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 |
| Phone: | (605)582-3214 |
| Website: | http://www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/bvms |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 729 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 85 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 54 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
361
Grade 8
368
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 361 |
| Grade 8 | 368 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 349 | 47.9% |
| Male | 380 | 52.1% |
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