Mitchell Elementary School

500 South Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 945 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 945 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 945 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
945 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#958 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
34%
41%
42%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
71%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #958 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halifax Elementary School, Merrill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
945 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of Bridgewater-Raynham School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 945 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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