How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Garretson Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brandon, SD | Garretson, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 759 | 105 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.2% | 13.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Garretson Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,306 | $11,726 |
| District | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Garretson School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Garretson Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.1% | 83.8% |
| African American | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Garretson Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 198:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 26 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.