Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, George J Mitchell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George J Mitchell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George J Mitchell School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George J Mitchell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George J Mitchell School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George J Mitchell School's ranking?
George J Mitchell School is ranked #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are George J Mitchell School often compared to?
George J Mitchell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winslow Elementary School, Ralph M Atwood Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend George J Mitchell School?
572 students attend George J Mitchell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of George J Mitchell School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 School?
George J Mitchell School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does George J Mitchell School offer ?
George J Mitchell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is George J Mitchell School part of?
George J Mitchell School is part of Waterville School District.
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