Is Mitchell Middle School - 02 a good school?

Mitchell Middle School - 02 ranks 29 th of 150 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mitchell Middle School - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Mitchell Middle School - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Mitchell Middle School - 02?

Students at Mitchell Middle School - 02 are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Mitchell Middle School - 02 attend?

Students who attend Mitchell Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Abbott House High School - 07

Mitchell Middle School - 02

Summary:

Mitchell Middle School - 02 is a public middle school serving 616 students in grades 6-8 in Mitchell, South Dakota. The school is part of the Mitchell School District 17-2, which is ranked 41 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mitchell Middle School - 02 consistently ranks among the top 30-50 middle schools in South Dakota, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in 8th grade. For example, in 2022-2023, 64.71% of 8th-grade students at Mitchell Middle School - 02 were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 48.77%. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (10.06%) and Native American (7.14%) students.

While Mitchell Middle School - 02 maintains strong academic performance, nearby schools such as Hanson Middle School - 02 and Ethan Junior High - 03 have even higher academic performance and rankings. This provides an opportunity for Mitchell Middle School - 02 to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools and identify areas for improvement, particularly in addressing any achievement gaps and adapting to the changing demographic trends within its student body.

Detail:

Public 6-8

800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

(605) 995-3051

District: Mitchell School District 17-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 150 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,423

Students who attend Mitchell Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:	Abbott House High School - 07
	Mitchell High School - 01

Feeder schools for Mitchell Middle School - 02:

Elementary:	Abbott House Elementary - 06
	Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
	L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
	Longfellow Elementary - 05
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	Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
	Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 616

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

10.1%

American Indian:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mitchell Middle School - 02 ranks better than 80.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (10.1%), American Indian (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell Middle School - 02 is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Mitchell Middle School - 02 employs 39.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell Middle School - 02 is $8,423.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mitchell Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Middle School - 02 29^th of 150 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Mitchell Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

Native American students:

White students:

Mitchell School District 17-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell School District 17-2 41^st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	51.05	75^th	133	43.6%
2004	52.09	85^th	134	36.6%
2005	64.60	45^th	136	66.9%
2006	58.84	60^th	141	57.4%
2007	72.20	21^st	136	84.6%
2008	72.35	23^rd	136	83.1%
2009	77.42	10^th	139	92.8%
2010	72.20	25^th	139	82.0%
2011	77.26	10^th	140	92.9%
2012	71.32	28^th	146	80.8%
2013	72.15	26^th	145	82.1%
2015	71.16	28^th	145	80.7%
2016	65.05	38^th	147	74.1%
2017	67.01	38^th	146	74.0%
2018	64.54	45^th	147	69.4%
2019	54.27	68^th	149	54.4%
2021	61.81	46^th	145	68.3%
2022	69.11	37^th	143	74.1%
2023	72.71	29^th	150	80.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	55.68	14^th	32	56.3%
2022	46.20	13^th	25	48.0%
2023	49.51	13^th	27	51.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	62.68	28^th	71	60.6%
2019	49.18	39^th	79	50.6%
2021	59.94	15^th	63	76.2%
2022	61.08	13^th	46	71.7%
2023	61.30	21^st	70	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	66.34	31^st	99	68.7%
2019	60.27	40^th	107	62.6%
2021	65.69	25^th	113	77.9%
2022	67.95	26^th	102	74.5%
2023	66.67	29^th	112	74.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	60.17	42^nd	111	62.2%
2019	46.70	63^rd	110	42.7%
2021	54.58	43^rd	115	62.6%
2022	64.71	33^rd	104	68.3%
2023	75.52	18^th	116	84.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	20.31	19^th	21	9.5%
2021	36.93	15^th	23	34.8%
2022	44.83	10^th	19	47.4%
2023	54.75	10^th	24	58.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	35.52	19^th	29	34.5%
2022	51.45	11^th	24	54.2%
2023	56.36	7^th	27	74.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	59.49	45^th	131	65.6%
2019	52.67	61^st	136	55.1%
2021	63.89	37^th	136	72.8%
2022	72.31	23^rd	132	82.6%
2023	77.16	17^th	136	87.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mitchell Middle School - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	591	591
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	681	681
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	692	692
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	692	692
1993	750	0	3	3	14	n/a	n/a	0	770
1994	744	0	7	1	13	n/a	n/a	0	765
1995	690	1	5	1	11	n/a	n/a	0	708
1996	690	1	5	1	11	n/a	n/a	0	708
1997	686	2	4	2	17	n/a	n/a	0	711
1998	655	2	5	6	21	n/a	n/a	0	689
1999	644	0	7	1	20	n/a	n/a	0	672
2000	618	1	7	7	17	n/a	n/a	0	650
2001	615	4	7	4	25	n/a	n/a	0	655
2002	570	3	9	7	36	n/a	n/a	0	625
2003	570	3	9	7	36	n/a	n/a	0	625
2004	556	1	10	15	37	n/a	n/a	0	619
2005	509	3	2	17	37	n/a	n/a	0	568
2006	526	4	4	21	31	n/a	n/a	0	586
2007	499	5	4	18	33	n/a	n/a	0	559
2008	508	2	5	15	31	n/a	n/a	0	561
2009	515	4	3	12	32	n/a	n/a	0	566
2010	512	5	4	18	27	n/a	n/a	0	566
2011	480	6	4	15	30	1	0	0	536
2012	479	4	8	19	31	2	1	0	544
2013	497	6	7	21	33	1	3	0	568
2014	496	5	6	23	35	1	6	0	572
2015	493	8	6	22	30	0	9	0	568
2016	492	7	12	22	24	3	10	0	570
2017	528	6	9	19	28	3	8	0	601
2018	549	5	9	22	34	4	15	0	638
2019	578	8	4	41	28	0	15	0	674
2020	568	9	6	47	33	0	24	0	687
2021	538	10	4	52	41	0	24	0	669
2022	486	7	4	50	43	1	18	0	609
2023	488	4	3	62	44	0	15	0	616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mitchell Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	591	35.7	16.5	n/a
1990	681	46.8	14.5	n/a
1991	692	52.6	13.1	n/a
1992	692	52.6	13.1	n/a
1993	770	48.0	16.0	n/a
1994	765	46.1	16.6	n/a
1995	708	44.5	15.9	n/a
1996	708	44.5	15.9	n/a
1997	711	43.6	16.3	19.8
1998	689	45.5	15.1	31.1
1999	672	44.4	15.1	30.8
2000	650	41.9	15.5	24.3
2001	655	37.8	17.3	25
2002	625	39.6	15.8	30.1
2003	625	39.6	15.8	30.1
2004	619	41.0	15.1	30.2
2005	568	40.1	14.2	22.9
2006	586	36.9	15.9	38.9
2007	559	38.6	14.5	0.2
2008	561	38.6	14.5	26.2
2009	566	37.9	14.9	26.3
2010	566	37.2	15.1	28.4
2011	536	36.9	14.5	27.1
2012	544	37.9	14.3	31.1
2013	568	37.9	14.9	28.7
2014	572	42.0	13.6	30.2
2015	568	41.0	13.8	36.1
2016	570	41.0	13.9	41.2
2017	601	39.3	15.2	34.4
2018	638	40.0	15.9	30.1
2019	674	40.0	16.8	35.3
2020	687	40.0	17.1	38.1
2021	669	39.8	16.7	36.5
2022	609	38.7	15.7	17.6
2023	616	39.7	15.4	34.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mitchell Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	591	35.7	16.5	n/a
1990	681	46.8	14.5	n/a
1991	692	52.6	13.1	n/a
1992	692	52.6	13.1	n/a
1993	770	48.0	16.0	n/a
1994	765	46.1	16.6	n/a
1995	708	44.5	15.9	n/a
1996	708	44.5	15.9	n/a
1997	711	43.6	16.3	19.8
1998	689	45.5	15.1	31.1
1999	672	44.4	15.1	30.8
2000	650	41.9	15.5	24.3
2001	655	37.8	17.3	25
2002	625	39.6	15.8	30.1
2003	625	39.6	15.8	30.1
2004	619	41.0	15.1	30.2
2005	568	40.1	14.2	22.9
2006	586	36.9	15.9	38.9
2007	559	38.6	14.5	0.2
2008	561	38.6	14.5	26.2
2009	566	37.9	14.9	26.3
2010	566	37.2	15.1	28.4
2011	536	36.9	14.5	27.1
2012	544	37.9	14.3	31.1
2013	568	37.9	14.9	28.7
2014	572	42.0	13.6	30.2
2015	568	41.0	13.8	36.1
2016	570	41.0	13.9	41.2
2017	601	39.3	15.2	34.4
2018	638	40.0	15.9	30.1
2019	674	40.0	16.8	35.3
2020	687	40.0	17.1	38.1
2021	669	39.8	16.7	36.5
2022	609	38.7	15.7	17.6
2023	616	39.7	15.4	34.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mitchell Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$370 (4.8%)	$7,322 (95.2%)	$7,692
2021	$551 (6.5%)	$7,872 (93.5%)	$8,423

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell Middle School - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 29^th of 150 Middle schools	26.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	56.7	58.5	1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 17-2)	57.8	58.5	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	56.7	60	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 17-2)	57.8	60	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	53.1	56.7	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 17-2)	53.9	56.6	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	50.4	47.2	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 17-2)	51.3	46.7	4.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	47.6	64.7	17.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 17-2)	48.4	65.7	17.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	44.3	47.1	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 17-2)	45.1	48.1	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	32.4	42.2	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Mitchell School District 17-2)	32.9	42.9	10%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	52.6	59.9	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 17-2)	57.3	57.1	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mitchell Middle School - 02)	50.7	51.3	0.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Mitchell School District 17-2)	55.1	52.3	2.8%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	674	616	8.6%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	28	44	57.1%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	41	62	51.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	578	488	15.6%
Two or More Races	15	15
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	34.9%	0.4%

Schools Near Mitchell Middle School - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mitchell Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	800 W 10th Ave	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 995-3051	616	40	15.4	34.9%	488 (79.2%)	4 (0.6%)	62 (10.1%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	72.7	29^th of 150 public middle schools	80.7%		69.1	37^th of 143 public middle schools	74.1%	8	58.5	56.7	64.7	59.9	60.0	47.2	47.1	51.3	42.2	$8,423	$551	$7,872
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	500 N Main	Mount Vernon	57363	Davison County	Mount Vernon School District 17-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 236-5237	57	3	16.4	31.6%	49 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75.7	22^nd of 150 public middle schools	85.3%		66.9	41^st of 143 public middle schools	71.3%	19	31.3	56.5	63.2	51.7	62.5	73.9	57.9	65.5	47.4	$10,618	$460	$10,158
Ethan Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	44	2	18.5	20.5%	39 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	91.4	2^nd of 150 public middle schools	98.7%		97.2	1^st of 143 public middle schools	99.3%	1		60.9	80.0	69.8		65.2	75.0	69.8	65.0	$7,817	$190	$7,627
Hanson Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	87	6	14.4	18.4%	83 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	85.5	9^th of 150 public middle schools	94.0%		83.9	9^th of 143 public middle schools	93.7%		63.0	59.3	88.2	71.6	55.6	44.5	76.5	60.2	64.7	$8,233	$297	$7,937

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