Serving 1,040 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mitchell 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,040 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell Elementary serves the southeast part of Racine, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell School's student population of 1,040 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,040 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mitchell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1897 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
51%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
29%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell School's ranking?
Mitchell School is ranked #1897 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mitchell School often compared to?
Mitchell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodland Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mitchell School?
1,040 students attend Mitchell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mitchell School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell School?
Mitchell School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mitchell School offer ?
Mitchell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mitchell School part of?
Mitchell School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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