Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-2, George J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
George J. Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George J. Mitchell Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
71%
39%
Hawaiian
10%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George J. Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
George J. Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frog Pond Elementary School, Tuckerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
585 students attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of George J. Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George J. Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is George J. Mitchell Elementary School part of?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School is part of Little Egg Harbor Township School District.
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