Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mitchell-neilson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School's student population of 614 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell-neilson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
26%
21%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell-neilson Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School is ranked #703 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mitchell-neilson Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Mitchell-neilson Elementary School?
614 students attend Mitchell-neilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mitchell-neilson Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell-neilson Elementary School?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell-neilson Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mitchell-neilson Elementary School part of?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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