William Mitchell
Tel:
(781)455-0466
- William Mitchell serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- William Mitchell's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Mitchell's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Mitchell is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #277 out of 1,671 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 83% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Needham School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Mitchell is Needham High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pollard Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Broadmeadow (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Needham Heights Needham High School Grades: 9-12 | 1659 students
0.4 miles
609 Webster Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781)455-0800 0.4 9-12 1659 - Needham Pollard Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 876 students
0.8 miles
200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781)455-0480 0.8 7-8 876 - Needham Broadmeadow Grades: K-5 | 553 students
1.0 miles
120 Broadmeadow Rd
Needham, MA 02492
(781)455-0448 1.0 K-5 553 - Needham Heights Hillside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 472 students
1.1 miles
28 Glen Gary Rd
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781)455-0461 1.1 K-5 472 - Needham High Rock School Grades: 6 | 421 students
1.5 miles
77 Ferndale Road
Needham, MA 02492
(781)455-0400 1.5 6 421
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