Mount Vernon School District 17-3

The Mount Vernon School District 17-3 in South Dakota is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's schools have consistently performed well, with two standout institutions - Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 and Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 - ranking among the top schools in their respective categories in the state.

Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is a particularly strong performer, ranking 45th out of 204 South Dakota elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with particularly impressive results in 5th grade. In contrast, Mount Vernon High School- 01 performs on par with the state average in ELA but exceeds the state average in Mathematics.

Across the district, the schools maintain low student-teacher ratios and similar spending per student, suggesting an equitable distribution of resources. However, the student populations are predominantly white, with relatively low racial diversity, which may be an area for the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 to explore and address. Overall, the district's schools demonstrate a consistent level of academic excellence, with standout performers leading the way.