Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1% in NM)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
50%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
294 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Mitchell Elementary School located?
Mitchell Elementary School is located in the San Gabriel neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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