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Mount Vernon School District 17-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 273 students in Mount Vernon School District 17-3. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Mount Vernon School District 17-3 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
273 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mount Vernon School District 17-3, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
# American Indian Students
11 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
247 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
91%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
17
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,396 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,286 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,396
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,286
$12,479
Best Mount Vernon School District 17-3 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School- 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 manages 3 public schools serving 273 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 is ranked #42 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
91% of Mount Vernon School District 17-3 students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Vernon School District 17-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,286 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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