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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 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 266 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 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
266 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Vernon School District 17-3, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,748 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,609 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,748
$13,146
Spending / Student
$12,609
$12,647
Best Mount Vernon School District 17-3 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School- 01
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
(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
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 266 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 is ranked #36 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
93% of Mount Vernon School District 17-3 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 $12,609 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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