Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell Elementary School serves a central area in Phoenix, AZ, covering approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 414 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 Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moya Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
414 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259).
In what neighborhood is Mitchell Elementary School located?
Mitchell Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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