Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 vs Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.9 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
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Brandon, South Dakota | Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 Brandon, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 102 | #14 of 226 |
| National rank | #2005 of 15,369 | #4173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 759 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| city | Brandon | Brandon |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 76.9).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 18.3%).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.7).
- •Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 759 students compared with 542.
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 Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks higher (81.5 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 Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Brandon in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02: 759. Robert Bennis Elementary - 05: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 and Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 is 12th of 102 and Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 14th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).