Mitchell SD 55 School District

340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mitchell SD 55 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,246 students in Mitchell SD 55 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Mitchell SD 55 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,246 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mitchell SD 55 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 48% has increased from 20-24% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
23%
31%
39%
44%
25-29%
30%
(22-23)
48%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
26%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
59%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,970
$18,279
Spending / Student
$11,745
$19,325

Best Mitchell SD 55 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 958 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,246 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District is ranked #134 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell SD 55 School District?
59% of Mitchell SD 55 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Mitchell SD 55 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 48% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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