Mitchell Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mitchell Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 369 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #243 out of 951 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 84% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 14 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mitchell Elementary School is Nonnewaug High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Woodbury Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Woodbury Woodbury Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 358 students
0.1 miles
67 Washington Ave.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4306 0.1 6-8 358 - Woodbury Nonnewaug High School Grades: 9-12 | 710 students
1.3 miles
5 Minortown Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-2186 1.3 9-12 710 - Southbury Pomperaug Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,197 student
3.9 miles
234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200 3.9 9-12 1,197 - Middlebury Long Meadow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
4.1 miles
65 North Benson Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-1144 4.1 PK-5 506 - Southbury Gainfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
4.8 miles
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312 4.8 K-5 347
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