Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #663 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
253 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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