Serving 780 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 31% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George S. Mickelson Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brookings, SD school district, covering approximately 193.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 17.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #475 out of 619 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
780 students attend George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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