Is Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 a good school?

Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 ranks 23 rd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School - 03?

In the 2022-23 school year, 57 students attended Mount Vernon Middle School - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Vernon Middle School - 03?

Students at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 4% Pacific Islander.

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Students who attend Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Mount Vernon High School- 01

Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Summary:

Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 57 students. The school is part of the Mount Vernon School District 17-3, which is ranked 14 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 57.62% of students proficient or better in ELA and 69.49% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th and 7th grade ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates exceeding 60% in most years. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for both female and male student subgroups, often placing in the top 20 among South Dakota middle schools, and its low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform exceptionally well, ranking 11th out of 79 South Dakota middle schools in 2018-2019.

However, Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2021-2022 to 23.3% and 23.8% in the following two school years. This concerning trend warrants further investigation and intervention. Compared to nearby schools, Ethan Junior High - 03 outperforms Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, while Plankinton Junior High - 03 significantly underperforms. Mitchell Middle School - 02 also outperforms Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 in ELA proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public 6-8

500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363

(605) 236-5237

District: Mount Vernon School District 17-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,294

Students who attend Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Mount Vernon High School- 01

Feeder schools for Mount Vernon Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Mount Vernon Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 57

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

5.3%

American Indian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.6%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 is $12,294.

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Mount Vernon Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 23^rd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Mount Vernon School District 17-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon School District 17-3 14^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	67.69	29^th	133	78.2%
2004	60.22	55^th	134	59.0%
2005	67.84	33^rd	136	75.7%
2006	55.11	79^th	141	44.0%
2007	37.19	114^th	136	16.2%
2008	57.70	71^st	136	47.8%
2009	34.72	117^th	139	15.8%
2010	48.59	94^th	139	32.4%
2011	48.12	89^th	140	36.4%
2012	42.94	99^th	146	32.2%
2013	28.63	128^th	145	11.7%
2015	42.40	91^st	145	37.2%
2016	33.61	118^th	147	19.7%
2017	64.42	43^rd	146	70.5%
2018	63.98	46^th	147	68.7%
2019	70.99	33^rd	149	77.9%
2021	82.75	12^th	145	91.7%
2022	66.89	41^st	143	71.3%
2023	75.70	22^nd	150	85.3%
2024	78.06	23^rd	147	84.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.64	11^th	79	86.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	70.50	25^th	107	76.6%
2021	77.29	12^th	113	89.4%
2022	59.28	40^th	102	60.8%
2023	83.16	8^th	112	92.9%
2024	71.13	19^th	107	82.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	83.08	9^th	110	91.8%
2021	81.49	12^th	115	89.6%
2022	64.66	34^th	104	67.3%
2024	73.99	18^th	115	84.3%

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Rank History for White students at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	58.25	49^th	131	62.6%
2019	64.68	41^st	136	69.9%
2021	76.86	13^th	136	90.4%
2022	61.67	47^th	132	64.4%
2023	70.63	25^th	136	81.6%
2024	69.65	30^th	132	77.3%

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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 Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

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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	63	63
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	65	65
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	73	73
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	73	73
1993	74	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1994	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1995	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1996	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1997	83	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
1998	79	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
1999	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2000	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
2001	75	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
2002	78	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2003	78	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2004	79	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
2005	81	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2006	63	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2007	72	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2008	73	n/a	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	75
2009	62	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2010	64	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	67
2011	60	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	62
2012	52	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	55
2013	36	0	0	5	2	0	0	0	43
2014	37	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	46
2015	37	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	43
2016	44	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	49
2017	45	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	48
2018	48	0	0	3	2	0	0	0	53
2019	51	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	55
2020	65	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	67
2021	59	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	60
2022	53	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	57
2023	49	0	0	3	3	2	0	0	57

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	63	5.3	11.8	n/a
1990	65	3.0	21.6	n/a
1991	73	3.0	24.3	n/a
1992	73	3.0	24.3	n/a
1993	74	6.4	11.6	n/a
1994	80	6.9	11.6	n/a
1995	82	6.7	12.2	n/a
1996	82	6.7	12.2	n/a
1997	84	6.4	13.1	23.8
1998	79	7.2	11.0	39.2
1999	85	7.3	11.6	34.1
2000	83	6.8	12.2	28.9
2001	76	6.9	11.0	28.9
2002	80	6.6	12.1	35
2003	80	6.6	12.1	35
2004	79	6.7	11.8	38
2005	82	5.7	14.4	35.4
2006	64	7.2	8.9	37.5
2007	75	6.4	11.7	40
2008	75	6.4	11.7	52
2009	64	5.3	12.1	68.8
2010	67	4.8	13.9	49.3
2011	62	4.9	12.4	50
2012	55	4.2	12.8	50.9
2013	43	4.0	10.6	44.2
2014	46	3.8	11.9	45.7
2015	43	4.0	10.7	30.2
2016	49	3.0	16.3	34.7
2017	48	4.5	10.6	35.4
2018	53	4.9	10.6	39.6
2019	55	4.5	12.0	36.4
2020	67	4.6	14.4	32.8
2021	60	4.5	13.3	28.3
2022	57	3.4	16.4	7
2023	57	3.4	16.4	31.6

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 Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	63	5.3	11.8	n/a
1990	65	3.0	21.6	n/a
1991	73	3.0	24.3	n/a
1992	73	3.0	24.3	n/a
1993	74	6.4	11.6	n/a
1994	80	6.9	11.6	n/a
1995	82	6.7	12.2	n/a
1996	82	6.7	12.2	n/a
1997	84	6.4	13.1	23.8
1998	79	7.2	11.0	39.2
1999	85	7.3	11.6	34.1
2000	83	6.8	12.2	28.9
2001	76	6.9	11.0	28.9
2002	80	6.6	12.1	35
2003	80	6.6	12.1	35
2004	79	6.7	11.8	38
2005	82	5.7	14.4	35.4
2006	64	7.2	8.9	37.5
2007	75	6.4	11.7	40
2008	75	6.4	11.7	52
2009	64	5.3	12.1	68.8
2010	67	4.8	13.9	49.3
2011	62	4.9	12.4	50
2012	55	4.2	12.8	50.9
2013	43	4.0	10.6	44.2
2014	46	3.8	11.9	45.7
2015	43	4.0	10.7	30.2
2016	49	3.0	16.3	34.7
2017	48	4.5	10.6	35.4
2018	53	4.9	10.6	39.6
2019	55	4.5	12.0	36.4
2020	67	4.6	14.4	32.8
2021	60	4.5	13.3	28.3
2022	57	3.4	16.4	7
2023	57	3.4	16.4	31.6

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 Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$181 (1.7%)	$10,472 (98.3%)	$10,653
2021	$460 (4.3%)	$10,158 (95.7%)	$10,618
2022	$175 (1.6%)	$10,966 (98.4%)	$11,141
2023	$350 (2.8%)	$11,944 (97.2%)	$12,294

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd of 150 Middle schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	73.9	31.3	42.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	73.9	31.3	42.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	60.9	62.5	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	60.9	62.5	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	61.9	56.5	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	61.9	56.5	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	61.9	73.9	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	61.9	73.9	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	40	63.2	23.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	40	63.2	23.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	66.7	57.9	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	66.7	57.9	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	31.3	47.4	16.1%
8th Grade Science (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	31.3	47.4	16.1%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	61	51.7	9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	52.7	57.1	4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School - 03)	62.7	65.5	2.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	46.5	61.7	15.1%
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	55	57	3.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	51	49	3.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	31.6%	4.8%

Schools Near Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
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%)	78.1	23^rd of 147 public middle schools	84.4%		75.7	22^nd of 150 public middle schools	85.3%	1	68.2	64.3	43.5	57.6	81.8	64.3	60.9	69.5	47.8	$12,294	$350	$11,944
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04	Public	4-8	1400 E 10th St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-5437	7	1	5.0		4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$22,028	$180	$21,848
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07	Public	5-8	1400 E 10th St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-5437	2	1	2.5		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$22,028	$180	$21,847
Plankinton Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	404 E Davenport St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-7743	51	3	19.6	15.7%	39 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.4	131^st of 147 public middle schools	10.9%		17.8	132^nd of 150 public middle schools	12.0%	1		20.0	35.3	28.1		40.0		21.9	11.8	$8,053	$180	$7,873
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%)	69.7	31^st of 147 public middle schools	78.9%		72.7	29^th of 150 public middle schools	80.7%	2	51.9	60.9	56.5	56.5	52.4	59.9	47.5	53.3	45.5	$9,170	$412	$8,758
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%)	78.6	22^nd of 147 public middle schools	85.0%		91.4	2^nd of 150 public middle schools	98.7%	20		73.7	63.6	68.3		73.7	40.9	56.1	50.0	$9,277	$766	$8,511

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