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).
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.
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?
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