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Mitchell Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 650 students in Mitchell Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Mitchell Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
650 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mitchell Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,188 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 130% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,515 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 130% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,188
$13,184
Spending / Student
$27,515
$12,815
Best Mitchell Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Burris Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Hancock Ave
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Gr: 3-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1081 Teke Burton Dr
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Gr: PK-2 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell Community Schools School District?
Mitchell Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell Community Schools School District?
Mitchell Community Schools School District is ranked #291 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell Community Schools School District?
92% of Mitchell Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell Community Schools School District?
Mitchell Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Mitchell Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,515 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 130% over four school years.
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