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Mount Vernon School District 17-3

School District · Mount Vernon, South Dakota

Students: 266
Teachers (FTE): 22

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

266

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#47 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,363

$307 vs South Dakota median

District size

266 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Mount Vernon School District 17-3 ranks #47 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Mount Vernon School District 17-3's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 (7.9/10), Mount Vernon High School- 01 (7.3/10), and Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mount Vernon School District 17-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mount Vernon School District 17-3

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Mount Vernon Middle School - 037.9 / 10
2Mount Vernon High School- 017.3 / 10
3Mount Vernon Elementary - 025.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Mount Vernon School District 17-3

Mount Vernon School District 17-3 is a Mount Vernon, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 266 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $12,363 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Mount Vernon School District 17-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Vernon Middle School - 03, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Mount Vernon School District 17-3 students show an average math proficiency of 60.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Mount Vernon School District 17-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency60.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency59.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Vernon School District 17-3 with test data.

Schools in Mount Vernon School District 17-3

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Mount Vernon
Total Enrollment
266
Teachers (FTE)
22
District spending per student
$12,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mount Vernon School District 17-3?

Mount Vernon School District 17-3 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mount Vernon School District 17-3?

The average composite rating for Mount Vernon School District 17-3 is 7.0/10. 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 Mount Vernon School District 17-3?

Mount Vernon School District 17-3's district-level spending was $12,363 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 Mount Vernon School District 17-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Vernon School District 17-3 is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mount Vernon School District 17-3?

Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 is the highest-rated school in Mount Vernon School District 17-3 with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Mount Vernon School District 17-3?

Across schools in Mount Vernon School District 17-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mount Vernon School District 17-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Mount Vernon School District 17-3 has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 3 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
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
60.0%
ELA Proficiency
59.8%

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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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