Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 vs George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
509 students
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Brookings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
| Measure | Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 Brookings, South Dakota | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 Brookings, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #160 of 226 | #33 of 102 |
| National rank | #24040 of 50,301 | #3406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Brookings | Brookings |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 51.6).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 21.5%).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 780 students compared with 509.
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 Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 better than George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 ranks higher (69.7 vs 51.6 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 Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Brookings in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07: 509. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is 160th of 226 and George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is 33rd of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).