Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 vs Fred Assam Elementary - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
759 students
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Brandon, South Dakota | Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 102 | #24 of 226 |
| National rank | #2005 of 15,369 | #5550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 759 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Brandon | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 76.9).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 18.3%).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 759 students compared with 531.
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 Middle School - 02 better than Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks higher (79.0 vs 76.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02: 759. Fred Assam Elementary - 06: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 12th of 102 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 24th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).