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Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 vs. L. B. Williams Elementary - 03

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School Overview

School
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
1301 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
1420 W University Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 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 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
382 students
444 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#115 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
#125 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in SD)
54%
(Top 30% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 by grade.
This chart displays the students of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
83
Grade 1 Students
51
73
Grade 2 Students
64
81
Grade 3 Students
66
73
Grade 4 Students
63
68
Grade 5 Students
63
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mitchell School District 17-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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