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Mitchell School District 17-2

School District · Mitchell, South Dakota

Students: 2,711
Teachers (FTE): 193

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

2,711

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#119 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,744

$1,926 vs South Dakota median

District size

2,711 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Mitchell School District 17-2 ranks #119 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Mitchell School District 17-2's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mitchell Middle School - 02 (6.6/10), Mitchell High School - 01 (6.4/10), and L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04

STAAR proficiency rose +2.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mitchell School District 17-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mitchell School District 17-2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Mitchell Middle School - 026.6 / 10
2Mitchell High School - 016.4 / 10
3L. B. Williams Elementary - 035.5 / 10
4Longfellow Elementary - 055.5 / 10
5Abbott House High School - 074.8 / 10
6Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 044.1 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Mitchell School District 17-2

Mitchell School District 17-2 is a Mitchell, South Dakota school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 2,711 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $10,744 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Mitchell School District 17-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mitchell Middle School - 02, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Mitchell School District 17-2 students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.4%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Mitchell School District 17-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency60.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency63.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Mitchell School District 17-2 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Mitchell
Total Enrollment
2,711
Teachers (FTE)
193
District spending per student
$10,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mitchell School District 17-2?

Mitchell School District 17-2 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mitchell School District 17-2?

The average composite rating for Mitchell School District 17-2 is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Mitchell School District 17-2?

Mitchell School District 17-2's district-level spending was $10,744 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mitchell School District 17-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mitchell School District 17-2 is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mitchell School District 17-2?

Mitchell Middle School - 02 is the highest-rated school in Mitchell School District 17-2 with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Mitchell School District 17-2?

Across schools in Mitchell School District 17-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mitchell School District 17-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Mitchell School District 17-2 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
60.8%
ELA Proficiency
63.4%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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