- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brookings, SD
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460852000083
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Brookings · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Brookings, SD.
School address
District: Brookings School District 05-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460852000083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 460852000083 · Brookings, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 13.7:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookings High School - 01 (979 students)
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookings High
Brookings High School - 01
979 students
- This school
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
780 students
- Camelot Interm
Camelot Intermediate - 06
523 students
- Dakota Prairie
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
509 students
- Medary Element 358
Medary Elementary - 05
358 students
- Hillcrest Elem 316
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
316 students
What this shows George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 compares
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 44% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brookings School District 05-1 reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camelot Intermediate - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medary Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
How many students attend George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brookings, SD. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
16.1% of students at George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Brookings, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Brookings?
By Resource Investment Index, George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Brookings, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brookings on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookings School District 05-1?
Besides George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02, Brookings School District 05-1 also operates Brookings High School - 01 (979 students), Camelot Intermediate - 06 (523 students), and Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 (509 students). See the Brookings School District 05-1 district page for the complete list.