Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-2, George J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
George J. Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 611 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George J. Mitchell Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George J. Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
George J. Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frog Pond Elementary School, Tuckerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
611 students attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of George J. Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George J. Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is George J. Mitchell Elementary School part of?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School is part of Little Egg Harbor Township School District.
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