How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 | Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Plankinton, SD | Mount Vernon, SD |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 7 | 58 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 27.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 | Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,643 | $12,363 |
| District | Plankinton School District 01-1 | Mount Vernon School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 | Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.6% | 94.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57.1% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 | Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 262:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 24.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.