Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A J Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A J Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A J Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A J Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A J Mitchell Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A J Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
A J Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #1779 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are A J Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
A J Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mexicayotl Charter School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend A J Mitchell Elementary School?
294 students attend A J Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of A J Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A J Mitchell Elementary School?
A J Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does A J Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
A J Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is A J Mitchell Elementary School part of?
A J Mitchell Elementary School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District.
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