Serving 751 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 32% (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 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 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 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02's ranking?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is ranked #474 out of 636 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?
32% 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?
751 students attend George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, 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
What school district is George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 part of?
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