Best Schools in Brandon, SD
Brandon, SD has a total of 13 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 5,688 students attend Brandon, SD schools. On average, schools in Brandon score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Brandon underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Brandon, SD
Brandon, SD has 3 high schools with 1,635 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Brandon score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brandon exceed expectations.
1. Brandon Valley High School - 01
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
2. Baltic High School - 01
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Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Garretson High School - 01
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Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brandon, SD
Brandon, SD has 4 middle schools with 1,675 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Brandon score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brandon don't meet expectations.
1. Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 729 Students
2. Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 728 Students
3. Baltic Middle School - 03
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Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
4. Garretson Middle School - 03
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Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brandon, SD
Brandon, SD has 6 elementary schools with 2,378 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Brandon score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brandon underperform expectations.
1. Baltic Elementary - 02
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Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
2. Garretson Elementary - 02
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Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
3. Fred Assam Elementary - 06
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 486 Students
4. Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 556 Students
5. Valley Springs Elementary - 04
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 75 Students
6. Brandon Elementary - 03
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brandon, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brandon, SD has a total population of 12,427 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brandon, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brandon, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brandon, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brandon, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brandon, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 51%
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- Actual Test Scores: 45%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
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- Projected Test Scores: 45%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 66%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations