- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brandon, SD
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460795000072
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Brandon, SD.
School address
District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460795000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 460795000072 · Brandon, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 18.1:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students)
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley High School - 01
1,381 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
829 students
- This school
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
759 students
- Brandon Elemen
Brandon Elementary - 03
728 students
- Robert Bennis 542
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
542 students
- Fred Assam Ele 531
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
531 students
What this shows Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 compares
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 73% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brandon Valley School District 49-2 reports $10,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valley High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Valley Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Brandon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
How many students attend Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 has 759 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brandon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 18.1:1, which is 33% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
7.8% of students at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Brandon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Brandon, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Besides Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 also operates Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students), Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (829 students), and Brandon Elementary - 03 (728 students). See the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 district page for the complete list.