Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 vs Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
759 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 Brandon, South Dakota | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Brandon, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 102 | #12 of 102 |
| National rank | #2132 of 15,369 | #2005 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 829 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Brandon | Brandon |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.2 vs 76.9).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 20.6%).
- •Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.7).
- •Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is the larger school with 829 students compared with 759.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 better than Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 and Brandon Valley Middle School - 02?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Brandon in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07: 829. Brandon Valley Middle School - 02: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 and Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is 16th of 102 and Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 12th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).