Serving 336 students in grades 6-8, Mitchell Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mitchell, IN, covering approximately 146.2 square miles. The zone allows for a typical 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell Jr High School's student population of 336 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mitchell Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Jr High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell Jr High School's ranking?
Mitchell Jr High School is ranked #1396 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mitchell Jr High School often compared to?
Mitchell Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Jr High School?
336 students attend Mitchell Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mitchell Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell Jr High School?
Mitchell Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell Jr High School offer ?
Mitchell Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell Jr High School part of?
Mitchell Jr High School is part of Mitchell Community Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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