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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,027 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
1,027 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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
0.59
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
25%
# Black Students
56 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
614 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
60%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
77
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,249 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,523
$18,118
Spending / Student
$14,249
$19,155
Best Mitchell SD 55 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell School
Magnet 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
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 731 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,027 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell SD 55 School District?
Mitchell SD 55 School District is ranked #133 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?
60% of Mitchell SD 55 School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 19:1, 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 $14,249 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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