Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mitchell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mitchell School's student population of 37 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mitchell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell School's ranking?
Mitchell School is ranked #657 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mitchell School?
The graduation rate of Mitchell School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mitchell School?
37 students attend Mitchell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mitchell School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell School?
Mitchell School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mitchell School offer ?
Mitchell School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mitchell School part of?
Mitchell School is part of Mitchell SD 55 School District.
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