Top Rankings
Mitchell SD 55 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,246 students in Mitchell SD 55 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Mitchell SD 55 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,246 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Mitchell SD 55 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45-49% has increased from 20-24% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%

Graduation Rate
45-49%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
13 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
40 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
736 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
59%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
79
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,902 MM

Spending
$15 MM
$10,468 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,970
$18,279

Spending / Student
$11,745
$19,325

Best Mitchell SD 55 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 958 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,246 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District is ranked #134 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell SD 55 School District?
59% of Mitchell SD 55 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Mitchell SD 55 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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