Mitchell Middle School (Closed 2023)

2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 576 students in grades 6-8, Mitchell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(17-18)
10%
44%
(17-18)
11%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
35%
14%
Black
31%
9%
White
29%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Middle School?
576 students attend Mitchell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mitchell Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Middle School?
Mitchell Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mitchell Middle School offer ?
Mitchell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mitchell Middle School part of?
Mitchell Middle School is part of Racine Unified School District.

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