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

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students

2. Baltic High School - 01

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students

3. Garretson High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 729 Students

2. Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 728 Students

3. Baltic Middle School - 03

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students

4. Garretson Middle School - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students

2. Garretson Elementary - 02

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students

3. Fred Assam Elementary - 06

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 486 Students

4. Robert Bennis Elementary - 05

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 556 Students

5. Valley Springs Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 75 Students

6. Brandon Elementary - 03

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

5,688

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

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

B

12.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,602 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brandon, SD Internet Health Assessment.

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