Mitchell School District 17-2

The Mitchell School District 17-2 in South Dakota operates 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 32 out of 126 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong performance. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary and Longfellow Elementary are both highly ranked elementary schools, with over 55% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The district's only middle school, Mitchell Middle School, also performs well, with over 50% proficiency in core subjects. In contrast, the district's two high schools have vastly different outcomes, with Mitchell High School boasting a 89.5% graduation rate, while Abbott House High School struggles with a 0% graduation rate.

The district's schools exhibit a range of performance, with some smaller, more specialized institutions like Rosedale Colony Elementary and Abbott House Elementary having lower academic outcomes despite higher spending per student. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which varies widely across the district, could be an area of focus to improve student learning and achievement.