Mitchell Secondary School

Summary:

Mitchell Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Mitchell, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 268 students. The school is part of the Mitchell Public Schools district, which is ranked 34 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mitchell Secondary School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for 11th grade ACT and 7th/8th grade NSCAS assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, the school had 70% and 83% proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade NSCAS ELA, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54% and 62%. However, the school has a higher percentage of White students (79.48%) compared to nearby schools like Scottsbluff Senior High School (52.15%) and Minatare High School (41.03%), indicating a less diverse student population.

Despite the high percentage of low-income students at Mitchell Secondary School, ranging from 34.52% to 44.78% over the past three years, the school has performed relatively well in serving this population, ranking 36th out of 83 Nebraska high schools for low-socioeconomic status students in 2020-2021. The school's per-student spending has also increased steadily, from $13,524 in 2019-2020 to $18,551 in 2022-2023, higher than nearby schools like Gering High School ($14,216) and Scottsbluff Senior High School ($15,019).


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1819 19th Ave
       Mitchell, NE  69357-1199


(308) 623-1707

District: Mitchell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,551 Help


Feeder schools for Mitchell Secondary School:

Elementary:    Mitchell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Compare Details Mitchell Secondary School ranks better than 96.2% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mitchell Secondary School ranks better than 53% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell Secondary School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell Secondary School is $18,551.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mitchell Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Secondary School 9th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Mitchell Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Secondary School 101st of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Mitchell Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Mitchell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Public Schools 34th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mitchell Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.42 168th 226 25.7%
2007 59.82 97th 227 57.3%
2008 68.23 49th 245 80.0%
2009 61.46 92nd 243 62.1%
2010 60.26 93rd 254 63.4%
2011 28.93 203rd 246 17.5%
2012 36.44 193rd 255 24.3%
2013 51.31 124th 248 50.0%
2014 45.37 146th 252 42.1%
2015 51.90 127th 256 50.4%
2016 61.60 92nd 255 63.9%
2017 50.59 119th 236 49.6%
2018 47.23 120th 225 46.7%
2019 69.76 55th 247 77.7%
2021 73.88 42nd 223 81.2%
2022 68.39 65th 249 73.9%
2023 89.24 9th 238 96.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.01 60th 120 50.0%
2019 60.05 46th 123 62.6%
2021 76.47 15th 115 87.0%
2022 76.33 18th 118 84.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.68 81st 147 44.9%
2019 55.50 69th 156 55.8%
2021 72.56 27th 137 80.3%
2022 64.88 51st 150 66.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.20 81st 141 42.6%
2019 72.25 36th 153 76.5%
2021 72.69 26th 144 81.9%
2022 67.31 48th 160 70.0%
2023 87.76 8th 156 94.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.96 84th 203 58.6%
2019 67.54 58th 222 73.9%
2021 79.94 20th 204 90.2%
2022 69.52 53rd 234 77.4%
2023 88.03 9th 217 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mitchell Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.51 128th 249 48.6%
2007 55.28 119th 247 51.8%
2008 60.51 101st 252 59.9%
2009 57.76 115th 251 54.2%
2010 56.06 119th 249 52.2%
2011 48.38 150th 252 40.5%
2012 53.54 125th 245 49.0%
2013 70.80 57th 247 76.9%
2014 21.40 213th 247 13.8%
2015 36.20 180th 242 25.6%
2016 49.66 134th 246 45.5%
2017 21.36 179th 219 18.3%
2018 35.19 147th 219 32.9%
2019 49.73 109th 217 49.8%
2021 43.29 120th 209 42.6%
2022 38.31 130th 202 35.6%
2023 52.06 101st 215 53.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.04 27th 79 65.8%
2019 55.20 28th 82 65.9%
2021 48.90 36th 83 56.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.13 113th 144 21.5%
2019 43.39 86th 142 39.4%
2021 43.23 83rd 138 39.9%
2022 39.02 85th 132 35.6%
2023 87.42 13th 136 90.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.21 65th 138 52.9%
2019 55.99 64th 140 54.3%
2021 40.03 76th 130 41.5%
2022 37.34 83rd 135 38.5%
2023 31.04 94th 135 30.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mitchell Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.09 98th 205 52.2%
2019 48.95 106th 207 48.8%
2021 44.19 111th 200 44.5%
2022 32.19 137th 196 30.1%
2023 45.52 112th 206 45.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mitchell Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 250 0 3 46 3 n/a n/a 0 302
1989 241 0 2 39 3 n/a n/a 0 285
1990 250 0 1 39 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 256 0 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 244 0 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 246 0 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 250 1 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1995 239 1 0 61 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 239 1 0 61 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 271 0 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 271 0 0 65 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 270 1 0 29 0 n/a n/a 34 334
2000 252 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 243 2 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 231 4 0 60 2 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 231 4 0 60 2 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 232 5 0 53 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 242 3 0 62 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2006 240 1 19 49 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2007 241 2 1 73 5 n/a n/a 0 322
2008 243 0 2 69 4 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 257 1 2 68 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 246 1 1 70 4 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 254 2 2 73 3 0 1 0 335
2012 250 2 0 66 3 0 2 0 323
2013 231 3 0 64 2 0 5 0 305
2014 216 2 0 68 1 0 8 0 295
2015 223 3 3 72 0 0 6 0 307
2016 219 2 1 62 1 0 8 0 293
2017 209 0 1 70 1 0 8 0 289
2018 211 3 1 71 0 0 13 0 299
2019 230 2 2 70 0 0 13 0 317
2020 223 1 2 67 0 0 13 0 306
2021 212 1 2 64 0 0 14 0 293
2022 219 1 1 49 0 0 11 0 281
2023 213 0 1 40 0 0 14 0 268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mitchell Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 22.3 13.5 25.2
1989 285 21.1 13.5 26.3
1990 292 21.2 13.7 22.9
1991 299 22.1 13.5 28.1
1992 293 21.6 13.5 22.9
1993 303 21.1 14.4 25.1
1994 310 21.3 14.6 25.5
1995 302 21.7 13.9 20.2
1996 302 21.7 13.9 20.2
1997 332 21.8 15.2 19
1998 337 21.8 15.5 22
1999 334 24.1 13.9 28
2000 310 23.0 13.5 32.6
2001 297 23.0 12.9 36
2002 297 23.1 12.9 39.1
2003 297 23.1 12.9 39.1
2004 293 23.6 12.4 51.9
2005 309 22.4 13.8 47.6
2006 312 22.4 13.9 47.4
2007 322 22.4 14.4 41.6
2008 318 24.3 13.1 46.5
2009 332 24.5 13.6 44.3
2010 322 24.1 13.3 44.7
2011 335 23.4 14.2 45.1
2012 323 23.4 13.7 47.1
2013 305 23.1 13.2 46.9
2014 295 23.1 12.7 41
2015 307 23.0 13.3 39.7
2016 293 23.0 12.7 38.2
2017 289 22.8 12.6 39.1
2018 299 23.0 13.0 39.8
2019 317 23.1 13.7 42
2020 306 23.0 13.2 43.1
2021 293 22.9 12.7 44
2022 281 23.0 12.1 34.5
2023 268 23.6 11.3 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mitchell Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 22.3 13.5 25.2
1989 285 21.1 13.5 26.3
1990 292 21.2 13.7 22.9
1991 299 22.1 13.5 28.1
1992 293 21.6 13.5 22.9
1993 303 21.1 14.4 25.1
1994 310 21.3 14.6 25.5
1995 302 21.7 13.9 20.2
1996 302 21.7 13.9 20.2
1997 332 21.8 15.2 19
1998 337 21.8 15.5 22
1999 334 24.1 13.9 28
2000 310 23.0 13.5 32.6
2001 297 23.0 12.9 36
2002 297 23.1 12.9 39.1
2003 297 23.1 12.9 39.1
2004 293 23.6 12.4 51.9
2005 309 22.4 13.8 47.6
2006 312 22.4 13.9 47.4
2007 322 22.4 14.4 41.6
2008 318 24.3 13.1 46.5
2009 332 24.5 13.6 44.3
2010 322 24.1 13.3 44.7
2011 335 23.4 14.2 45.1
2012 323 23.4 13.7 47.1
2013 305 23.1 13.2 46.9
2014 295 23.1 12.7 41
2015 307 23.0 13.3 39.7
2016 293 23.0 12.7 38.2
2017 289 22.8 12.6 39.1
2018 299 23.0 13.0 39.8
2019 317 23.1 13.7 42
2020 306 23.0 13.2 43.1
2021 293 22.9 12.7 44
2022 281 23.0 12.1 34.5
2023 268 23.6 11.3 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mitchell Secondary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $134 (1.0%) $11,376 (87.0%) $13,069
2020 $85 (0.6%) $11,823 (87.4%) $13,524
2021 $337 (2.3%) $12,870 (86.5%) $14,880
2022 $140 (0.8%) $14,158 (84.7%) $16,707
2023 $377 (2.0%) $15,644 (84.3%) $18,551

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell Secondary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 9th of 238 Middle schools
 18.5%
Ranks 109th of 217 High schoolsRanks 101st of 215 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Secondary School)5470
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Public Schools)5470
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Secondary School)7389
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Public Schools)7389
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Secondary School)6083
 23%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Public Schools)6083
 23%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Secondary School)4788
 41%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Public Schools)4788
 41%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Mitchell Secondary School)7588
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Mitchell Public Schools)7588
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Secondary School)46.954.3
 7.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Public Schools)46.954.3
 7.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Secondary School)32.725.7
 6.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Public Schools)32.725.7
 6.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Mitchell Secondary School)26.522.9
 3.7%
   11th Grade Science (Mitchell Public Schools)26.522.9
 3.7%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317268
 15.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic7040
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White230213
 7.4%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%44.8%
 2.8%


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Mitchell Secondary School ranks 101st of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Mitchell Secondary School.

Students at Mitchell Secondary School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Mitchell Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mitchell Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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