Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94?
7 students attend Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94 students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94 offer ?
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94 part of?
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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