Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James E Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James E. Mitchell Elementary serves the eastern part of Georgetown, TX, covering an area of approximately 29.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James E Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 682 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
James E Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E Mitchell Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6069 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James E Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
James E Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #6069 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James E Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
James E Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C C Mason Elementary School, Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James E Mitchell Elementary School?
682 students attend James E Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James E Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James E Mitchell Elementary School?
James E Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James E Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
James E Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James E Mitchell Elementary School part of?
James E Mitchell Elementary School is part of Georgetown Independent School District.
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