Abbott House Elementary - 06

909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Abbott House Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 21-39% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : 21-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abbott House Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Abbott House Elementary - 06's student population of 15 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Abbott House Elementary - 06 is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
(18-19)
21-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Abbott House Elementary - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
21-39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Abbott House Elementary - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Abbott House Elementary - 06 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
67%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Abbott House Elementary - 06 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
13%
3%
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White
7%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Abbott House Elementary - 06 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Abbott House Elementary - 06 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Abbott House Elementary - 06?
15 students attend Abbott House Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Abbott House Elementary - 06 students are American Indian, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abbott House Elementary - 06?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abbott House Elementary - 06 offer ?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbott House Elementary - 06 part of?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 21-39% (Top 1%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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