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Whittier Middle School - 08 vs. Brandon Valley Middle School - 02

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School Overview

School
Whittier Middle School - 08
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 716 students in grades 6-8, Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 719 students in grades 7-8, Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
716 students
719 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whittier Middle School - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whittier Middle School - 08.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whittier Middle School - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Middle School - 08 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#593 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#48 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whittier Middle School - 08, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
57%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier Middle School - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier Middle School - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier Middle School - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Whittier Middle School - 08 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
214
-
Grade 7 Students
244
360
Grade 8 Students
258
359

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Whittier Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whittier Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whittier Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whittier Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whittier Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whittier Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.79
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whittier Middle School - 08, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whittier Middle School - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whittier Middle School - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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