Mitchell School vs. Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School
Should you attend Mitchell School or Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,083 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 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
1,083 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1969 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1012 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
-
Kindergarten Students
62
66
Grade 1 Students
54
70
Grade 2 Students
51
79
Grade 3 Students
55
67
Grade 4 Students
57
73
Grade 5 Students
69
66
Grade 6 Students
239
-
Grade 7 Students
251
-
Grade 8 Students
211
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
45%
26%
% Black
30%
20%
% White
16%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
