George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 vs Hillcrest Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Brookings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
316 students
| Measure | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 Brookings, South Dakota | Hillcrest Elementary - 04 Brookings, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 102 | #57 of 226 |
| National rank | #3406 of 15,369 | #9784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 780 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Brookings | Brookings |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 69.7).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 26.3%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is the larger school with 780 students compared with 316.
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 George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 better than Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks higher (72.2 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 George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Brookings in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02: 780. Hillcrest Elementary - 04: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 is 33rd of 102 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is 57th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).