How do these schools compare?
| Metric | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Hillcrest Elementary - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brookings, SD | Brookings, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 780 | 316 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.1% | 22.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Hillcrest Elementary - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,480 | $11,480 |
| District | Brookings School District 05-1 | Brookings School District 05-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Hillcrest Elementary - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 74.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 9.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Hillcrest Elementary - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.1% | 19.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 68 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.