Mitchell Elementary School
Tel:
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mitchell Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 375 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #254 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 76% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mitchell School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Mitchell Elementary School is Mitchell Secondary School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Morrill Elementary School (6.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mitchell Mitchell Secondary School Grades: 7-12 | 299 students
0.5 miles
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707 0.5 7-12 299 - Morrill Morrill Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 198 students
6.4 miles
505 Center
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2176 6.4 PK-6 198 - Morrill Tri Community Preschool Grades: PK | 55 students
6.4 miles
508 Jefferson Ave
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-3413 6.4 PK 55 - Morrill Morrill High School Grades: 7-12 | 158 students
6.6 miles
411 E Hamilton
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149 6.6 7-12 158 - Scottsbluff Meridian School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
7.6 miles
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696 7.6 PK-12 n/a
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