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#511 of 574 schools in SD

Abbott House High School - 07

High School · Mitchell School District 17-2 · Mitchell, SD

A Mitchell School District 17-2 high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

909 Court Merrill St, Mitchell, SD 57301

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
  • 30:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2021
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30:1
District spending per student$10,744

Students at Abbott House High School - 07 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).

Show all 2 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 2 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Abbott House High School - 07 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,249/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mitchell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,671

Median home value

$191,300

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mitchell High School - 01Enrollment path unverified7.69–121.4 mi909Compare →
Mitchell Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–121.8 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mitchell School District 17-2

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$10,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abbott House High School - 07 is listed in Mitchell School District 17-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abbott House High School - 07

Abbott House High School - 07 is a public high school in Mitchell, SD, part of Mitchell School District 17-2, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abbott House High School - 07

What grades does Abbott House High School - 07 serve?

Abbott House High School - 07 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Abbott House High School - 07?

Abbott House High School - 07 has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbott House High School - 07?

The student-teacher ratio at Abbott House High School - 07 is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abbott House High School - 07 rank in SD?

Abbott House High School - 07 ranks #511 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Abbott House High School - 07's MySchoolScout rating?

Abbott House High School - 07 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abbott House High School - 07?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abbott House High School - 07 has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Is Abbott House High School - 07 a charter school?

No, Abbott House High School - 07 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abbott House High School - 07 a Title I school?

No, Abbott House High School - 07 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abbott House High School - 07?

10.0% of students at Abbott House High School - 07 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Davison County
Area population (ZIP 57301)
19,142
Area average commute
12.4 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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