George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02

1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 796 students in grades 6-8, George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 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 40% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
796 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#414 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
43%
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50%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
81%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02's ranking?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is ranked #414 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 often compared to?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Brookings High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
796 students attend George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 offer ?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 part of?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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