Serving 805 students in grades 6-8, W. E. Mitchell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. E. Mitchell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
W. E. Mitchell Middle School's student population of 805 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. E. Mitchell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. E. Mitchell Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6234 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. E. Mitchell Middle School's ranking?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School is ranked #6234 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are W. E. Mitchell Middle School often compared to?
W. E. Mitchell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend W. E. Mitchell Middle School?
805 students attend W. E. Mitchell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of W. E. Mitchell Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. E. Mitchell Middle School?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does W. E. Mitchell Middle School offer ?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W. E. Mitchell Middle School part of?
W. E. Mitchell Middle School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 1/7/2008
I am a current honors student and getting a lot out of the program. I have learned a lot this year as I have the past two years. I have taken a choir class that I enjoyed, and an art/technology/home ec. combined year class that I have also enjoyed. I haven't been in sports yet, but will be trying out for the track team this spring. I've recieved academic awards for my honors and know they do have athletic award cerimonies too. It was recently updated so the classrooms are all "high-tech" now. The level of parenet involvement is mostly through P.T.O.
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