W. E. Mitchell Middle School
W. E. Mitchell Middle School serves 828 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
W. E. Mitchell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
W. E. Mitchell Middle School's student population of 828 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 828 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
W. E. Mitchell Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of W. E. Mitchell Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5655 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to W. E. Mitchell Middle School is Walnutwood High (independent Study) (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cordova Walnutwood High (independent Study) Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 185 students
0.4 miles
10850 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105 0.4 K-12 185 - Rancho Cordova Williamson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 564 students
0.5 miles
2275 Benita Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185 0.5 K-5 564 - Rancho Cordova Kinney High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 122 students
0.6 miles
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060 0.6 7-12 122 - Rancho Cordova Cordova Lane Center
0.8 miles
2460 Cordova Ln.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9090 0.8 n/a n/a - Rancho Cordova Reymouth Special Education Center Special Education School
1.0 miles
1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-9007 1.0 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 I am a current honors student and getting a lot out of the program. I have learned a lot this year as I have the past two years. I have taken a choir class that I enjoyed, and an art/technology/home ec. combined year class that I have also enjoyed. I haven't been in sports yet, but will be trying out for the track team this spring. I've recieved academic awards for my honors and know they do have athletic award cerimonies too. It was recently updated so the classrooms are all "high-tech" now. The level of parenet involvement is mostly through P.T.O. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rawr_ |
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