Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Mitchell Middle School - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell Middle School - 02's student population of 609 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Mitchell Middle School - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Middle School - 02 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell Middle School - 02's ranking?
Mitchell Middle School - 02 is ranked #161 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Middle School - 02?
609 students attend Mitchell Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mitchell Middle School - 02 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Middle School - 02?
Mitchell Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mitchell Middle School - 02 offer ?
Mitchell Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mitchell Middle School - 02 part of?
Mitchell Middle School - 02 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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