Top Rankings
Mitchell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 655 students in Mitchell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Mitchell School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
655 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mitchell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
75%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,861 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,719 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,860 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,745
$17,314
Spending / Student
$16,861
$17,740
Best Mitchell School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1463 12th Avenue
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell School District?
Mitchell School District manages 3 public schools serving 655 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell School District?
Mitchell School District is ranked #45 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell School District?
75% of Mitchell School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell School District?
Mitchell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Mitchell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,861 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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