Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 vs George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Brookings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
| Measure | Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 Brandon, South Dakota | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 Brookings, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 102 | #33 of 102 |
| National rank | #2132 of 15,369 | #3406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 829 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Brandon | Brookings |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 69.7).
- •Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 21.5%).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.6).
- •Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is the larger school with 829 students compared with 780.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 better than George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 ranks higher (76.2 vs 69.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 and George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Brookings in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07: 829. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 and George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is 16th of 102 and George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is 33rd of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).