How do these schools compare?
| Metric | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brookings, SD | Volga, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 780 | 156 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 9.0% |
| 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 | Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,811 | $9,934 |
| District | Brookings School District 05-1 | Sioux Valley School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 91.7% |
| African American | 4.4% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 401:1 | 427:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 13.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 68 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.