Serving 1,093 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mitchell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,093 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mitchell School's student population of 1,093 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,093 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mitchell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1969 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
48%
14%
Black
29%
9%
White
15%
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
82%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell School's ranking?
Mitchell School is ranked #1969 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mitchell School often compared to?
Mitchell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School, Rusd Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mitchell School?
1,093 students attend Mitchell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mitchell School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell School?
Mitchell School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mitchell School offer ?
Mitchell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell School part of?
Mitchell School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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