GEORGE S. MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02

George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is a public middle school that is part of the Brookings School District 05-1 school district, located in Brookings, SD with about 796 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

George S. Mickelson Middle School, located in Brookings, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. Operating under the Brookings School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs that cater to diverse interests and developmental needs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school strives to foster a positive school culture centered on character development and community engagement. By leveraging resources from the Brookings School District, George S. Mickelson Middle School works to implement modern teaching strategies and technology to prepare its students for future success. The school acts as a focal point for the Brookings area, dedicated to nurturing the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students in an inclusive and forward-thinking learning environment.

For more information, contact George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 at (605) 696-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
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GEORGE S. MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02 is a public school in Brookings, SD with about 796 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
796
Teachers:
54.98
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 796 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE S. MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Asian
4.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.