A J Mitchell Elementary School in Nogales, AZ serves 306 students in grades K–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency ranges between 10–14%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Nogales Unified District average of 27%.
Reading proficiency is 15–19%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 33%; science proficiency is 10%, also lower than the state average of 24%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #1231 in 2011 to #1663 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Enrollment decreased from 650 students in 2007 to 306 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high at approximately 89%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A J Mitchell Elementary School serves the eastern part of Nogales, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 0.8 miles and the furthest edge located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
A J Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
A J Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A J Mitchell Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
89%
39%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
High Flying Hawks
Source: 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 #1663 out of 1,921 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend A J Mitchell Elementary School?
301 students attend A J Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of A J Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A J Mitchell Elementary School part of?
A J Mitchell Elementary School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457).
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