Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rosedale Colony Elementary serves the southeast part of Mitchell, SD, with an attendance area that is compact, typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and extending about 0.7 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11's student population of 21 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
White
100%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
54%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11's ranking?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is ranked #313 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
21 students attend Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 offer ?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 part of?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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