Mitchell Public Schools

The Mitchell Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Mitchell Elementary School and Mitchell Secondary School. Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages on various standardized tests.

Mitchell Elementary School stands out for its consistently high performance on NSCAS/English Language Arts, NSCAS/Mathematics, and NSCAS/Science tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages. The school is ranked in the top 28% of Nebraska elementary schools, reflecting its academic excellence. In contrast, Mitchell Secondary School outperforms the state average on ACT/English Language Arts, NSCAS/English Language Arts, and NSCAS/Mathematics, but underperforms on ACT/Mathematics and ACT/Science, suggesting potential challenges in the transition from elementary to secondary education.

While both schools have a majority white student population, Mitchell Elementary School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to Mitchell Secondary School. Additionally, Mitchell Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address socioeconomic disparities and ensure equitable access to educational resources across the Mitchell Public Schools district.