Summary:
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 serves a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and resource needs.
The standout schools in the district include Mitchell Middle School - 02, which ranks 29th out of 150 South Dakota middle schools and has a 4-star rating, and Longfellow Elementary - 05, which ranks 68th out of 204 South Dakota elementary schools and has a 3-star rating. These schools significantly outperform the district and state averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with Longfellow Elementary - 05 having over 60% of 5th graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math.
The district's schools also vary in their student-teacher ratios, free/reduced lunch rates, and per-student spending, with the smallest schools, Abbott House Elementary - 06 and Rockport Colony Elementary - 10, having the lowest ratios and the highest-spending school, Abbott House High School - 07, spending more than double the district average per student. These differences suggest a need for tailored educational approaches and resource allocation to meet the diverse needs of the Mitchell School District 17-2 student population.
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