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High School Middle School LBW Elementary GBR Elementary Longfellow Elementary
  Second Chance High MTI SD Virtual HS  
 
Schools
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      Mitchell provides high quality education on a personal basis for each of its 3082 K-12 students.  The educational facilities include three elementary schools, a middle school, a senior high, a second chance high, and two rural schools. 

     Mitchell prides itself in its innovative technology programs throughout the district.  Grades 7-12 have been participating in a 1:1 laptop initiative since 2006.  Each student is provided a laptop computer to use throughout the school year. At the elementary schools, most classrooms are equipped with a SmartBoard.  Teachers are all levels are infusing technology into their curriculum.

     The Mitchell Technical Institute is also part of the Mitchell Public School system and enrolls approximately 800 students. 
Facts Sheet:
  • Attendance rate.............................................................................................................................................96%
  • Percent of students to qualify for free and reduced lunch
    • Elementary..........................................................................................................................................44%
    • Middle school.....................................................................................................................................35%
    • High school.........................................................................................................................................21%

      *A lower rate of free and reduced lunch eligibility at the Senior High is due, in part,
      to the availability of open lunch at that level.  

  • Graduation rate...........................................................................................................................................88.3%
  • Average SAT9/SAT10 NIP Scores
    • Mitchell................................................................................................................................................75%
    • State....................................................................................................................................................67%
    • National...............................................................................................................................................50%
  • NCLB Data

    SCHOOL

    SCHOOL AYP DETERMINATION

    Rockport Colony School

    Met AYP*

    Rosedale Colony School

    Met AYP*

    Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School

    Met AYP*

    L.B. Williams Elementary School

    Met AYP*

    Longfellow Elementary School

    Met AYP*

    Mitchell Middle School

    Met AYP, School Improvement

    Mitchell Senior High School

    Met AYP
    * These schools have been declared “Distinguished Schools” by the state of South Dakota.
  • Percent of teachers in the Mitchell School District who hold a Master's Degree or higher...............................49%