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Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 vs. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02

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School Overview

School
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
1301 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
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%)

Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 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%)
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 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 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 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
382 students
117 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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
11 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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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%)
#105 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in SD)
60-69%
(Top 20% 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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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)
50-59%
(Top 50% 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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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)
≥50%
(Top 20% 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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
75
16
Grade 1 Students
51
17
Grade 2 Students
64
14
Grade 3 Students
66
16
Grade 4 Students
63
18
Grade 5 Students
63
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
3%
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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
n/a
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
2%
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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
3%
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
92%
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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%
n/a
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.15
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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%
20%
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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%
15%
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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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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