Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
12%
13%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
219 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.
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