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Mitchell Middle School - 02

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

A Mitchell School District 17-2 middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 W 10th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$10,744
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Mitchell Middle School - 02 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mitchell Middle School - 02 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mitchell Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4PK–120.6 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mitchell School District 17-2

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 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

Mitchell Middle School - 02 is listed in Mitchell School District 17-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mitchell Middle School - 02

Mitchell Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Mitchell, SD, part of Mitchell School District 17-2, serving approximately 609 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mitchell Middle School - 02

What grades does Mitchell Middle School - 02 serve?

Mitchell Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mitchell Middle School - 02?

Mitchell Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Middle School - 02?

The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Middle School - 02 is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mitchell Middle School - 02 rank in SD?

Mitchell Middle School - 02 ranks #331 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Mitchell Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?

Mitchell Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mitchell Middle School - 02?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell Middle School - 02 has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mitchell Middle School - 02 a charter school?

No, Mitchell Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mitchell Middle School - 02 a Title I school?

No, Mitchell Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell Middle School - 02?

36.6% of students at Mitchell Middle School - 02 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
609
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Davison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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