Summary:
The 57301 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, all part of the Mitchell School District 17-2. While the district is ranked 41 out of 126 in South Dakota and rated 3 stars, several standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.
Mitchell Middle School - 02 ranks 29 out of 150 South Dakota middle schools and is rated 4 stars, with strong test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Longfellow Elementary - 05 and Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 also perform well, ranking 68 and 73 out of 204 South Dakota elementary schools, respectively, and earning 3-star ratings. These schools have impressive test scores, particularly in Mathematics, exceeding district and state averages.
The schools in the 57301 zip code serve a diverse student population, with varying racial/ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, as indicated by the range of free/reduced lunch rates. While the smaller schools, such as Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 and Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07, have low student-teacher ratios, the significant differences in resources and spending per student across the schools suggest the need for further investigation to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students in the area.
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