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 51% (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 Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Mitchell Middle School - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 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
#145 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Mitchell Middle School - 02's ranking?
Mitchell Middle School - 02 is ranked #145 out of 619 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?
51% 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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