Mitchell Secondary School
Tel:
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell Secondary School serves 299 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mitchell Secondary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mitchell Secondary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mitchell Secondary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mitchell Secondary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mitchell Secondary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #437 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 71% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mitchell School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Mitchell Secondary School is Morrill High School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mitchell Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mitchell Mitchell Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 375 students
0.5 miles
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828 0.5 PK-6 375 - Morrill Morrill Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 198 students
6.0 miles
505 Center
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2176 6.0 PK-6 198 - Morrill Tri Community Preschool Grades: PK | 55 students
6.0 miles
508 Jefferson Ave
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-3413 6.0 PK 55 - Morrill Morrill High School Grades: 7-12 | 158 students
6.2 miles
411 E Hamilton
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149 6.2 7-12 158 - Scottsbluff Meridian School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
8.1 miles
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696 8.1 PK-12 n/a
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