Top Rankings
Mitchell School District 17-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,738 students in Mitchell School District 17-2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Mitchell School District 17-2 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
9 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
2,738 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mitchell School District 17-2, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
# American Indian Students
171 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
26 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,185 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
80%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
230
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
295
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
244
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,340 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,661
$13,144
Spending / Student
$11,340
$12,645
Best Mitchell School District 17-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 N Mentzer St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3092
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3092
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 W University Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Mitchell Middle School - 02
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25986 Rosedale Rd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #77.
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Abbott House Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell School District 17-2?
Mitchell School District 17-2 manages 9 public schools serving 2,738 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell School District 17-2?
Mitchell School District 17-2 is ranked #26 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell School District 17-2?
80% of Mitchell School District 17-2 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell School District 17-2?
Mitchell School District 17-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Mitchell School District 17-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,340 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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