Top Rankings
Mitchell School District 17-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,718 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Mitchell School District 17-2 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
8 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
2,718 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mitchell School District 17-2, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.53
% American Indian
7%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
77%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,754 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,423 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,754
$13,146
Spending / Student
$11,423
$12,647
Best Mitchell School District 17-2 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 W University Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell Middle School - 02
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Mitchell High School - 01
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25986 Rosedale Rd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell School District 17-2?
Mitchell School District 17-2 manages 8 public schools serving 2,718 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell School District 17-2?
Mitchell School District 17-2 is ranked #29 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: 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?
77% of Mitchell School District 17-2 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Mitchell School District 17-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,423 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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