Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, W. E. Mitchell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W. E. Mitchell Middle serves the southwest part of Rancho Cordova, CA, covering an area of approximately 31.6 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. E. Mitchell Middle School's student population of 755 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
755 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. E. Mitchell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. E. Mitchell Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6410 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. E. Mitchell Middle School's ranking?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School is ranked #6410 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are W. E. Mitchell Middle School often compared to?
W. E. Mitchell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend W. E. Mitchell Middle School?
755 students attend W. E. Mitchell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of W. E. Mitchell Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. E. Mitchell Middle School?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does W. E. Mitchell Middle School offer ?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W. E. Mitchell Middle School part of?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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