Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Annie R. Mitchell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Annie R. Mitchell serves the southeast part of Visalia, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Annie R. Mitchell's student population of 789 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Annie R. Mitchell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Annie R. Mitchell is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4932 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annie R. Mitchell's ranking?
Annie R. Mitchell is ranked #4932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Annie R. Mitchell often compared to?
Annie R. Mitchellis often viewed alongside schools like Pinkham Elementary School, Sycamore Valley Academy 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 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Annie R. Mitchell?
789 students attend Annie R. Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Annie R. Mitchell students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Annie R. Mitchell?
Annie R. Mitchell has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Annie R. Mitchell offer ?
Annie R. Mitchell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Annie R. Mitchell part of?
Annie R. Mitchell is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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