Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
38%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #716 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School, Talcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
384 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mitchell Elementary School located?
Mitchell Elementary School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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