Mitchell Middle School - 02

Mitchell School District 17-2
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
616 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mitchell Middle School, located at 800 W 10th Ave in Mitchell, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Mitchell School District. As part of a community-focused district, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The institution operates under the broader mission of the Mitchell School District, which prioritizes student success through a blend of traditional instruction, modern technology, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a presence through their official district website, the school provides parents and community members with access to academic resources, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school events. Mitchell Middle School remains committed to upholding the educational standards of South Dakota, aiming to cultivate a supportive learning community that empowers students to reach their full potential.
616
Total Students
39.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    488 (79.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (10.1 %)
  • American Indian
    44 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mitchell School District 17-2
Phone: (605)995-3051
Website: http://www.mitchellschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 185
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 204
Grade 7 209
Grade 8 203
Gender Ratio