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Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 vs. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04

Should you attend Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 or Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
1301 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
117 students
382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#105 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
#113 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in SD)
55-59%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in SD)
55-59%
(Top 30% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 20% in SD)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
16
75
Grade 1 Students
17
51
Grade 2 Students
14
64
Grade 3 Students
16
66
Grade 4 Students
18
63
Grade 5 Students
20
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
92%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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