Mitchell Elementary

Summary:

Mitchell Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 503 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Mitchell Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a current ranking of 3433 out of 4675 schools and a 1-star rating. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (66.6%) and African American (26.84%) students compared to state and district averages, and an extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, Mitchell Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages on STAAR assessments, with particularly low performance for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Deanda Elementary, which is only 1.24 miles away, the academic performance gap is quite significant, with Deanda outperforming Mitchell Elementary by over 20 percentage points in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. Despite the high level of economic disadvantage at Mitchell Elementary, the school's per-student spending is only slightly below the state average, suggesting that funding and resources alone may not be the primary driver of the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8050 Springtime Ln
       Houston, TX  77075-4608


(713) 991-8190

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3433rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,982 Help


Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Middle
High:    Sterling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.3%
African American:
26.9%
White:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mitchell Elementary ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 117th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.3%), African American (26.9%), White (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary is 18.8. 164 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell Elementary is $9,982. 110 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mitchell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Elementary 3433rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Mitchell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mitchell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.58 2910th 3465 16.0%
2005 42.10 2384th 3475 31.4%
2006 21.53 3118th 3476 10.3%
2007 22.04 3338th 3724 10.4%
2008 16.66 3508th 3768 6.9%
2009 16.27 3639th 3884 6.3%
2010 23.94 3495th 3937 11.2%
2011 12.50 3919th 4095 4.3%
2012 31.27 3363rd 4206 20.0%
2013 35.02 3143rd 4221 25.5%
2014 27.71 3505th 4260 17.7%
2015 11.68 4073rd 4320 5.7%
2016 13.76 3976th 4286 7.2%
2017 24.03 3544th 4329 18.1%
2018 15.88 4009th 4359 8.0%
2019 18.34 4007th 4479 10.5%
2021 25.19 3490th 4578 23.8%
2022 16.65 4119th 4581 10.1%
2023 14.93 4283rd 4647 7.8%
2024 30.02 3433rd 4675 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.00 2767th 3226 14.2%
2019 14.32 3227th 3333 3.2%
2021 39.84 2088th 3446 39.4%
2022 17.79 3273rd 3487 6.1%
2023 24.11 3060th 3556 13.9%
2024 39.16 2251st 3638 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.13 2409th 3684 34.6%
2023 14.72 3979th 4086 2.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.97 3878th 4264 9.1%
2019 27.79 3588th 4309 16.7%
2021 35.65 3015th 4451 32.3%
2022 25.81 3747th 4477 16.3%
2023 22.70 3950th 4521 12.6%
2024 40.27 2870th 4560 37.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.24 3766th 4306 12.5%
2019 30.88 3280th 4348 24.6%
2021 20.54 3845th 4499 14.5%
2022 15.93 4190th 4561 8.1%
2023 11.44 4397th 4588 4.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.13 2558th 3106 17.6%
2023 4.56 2929th 2980 1.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.59 3324th 4240 21.6%
2019 20.81 3935th 4295 8.4%
2021 34.97 2977th 4331 31.3%
2022 20.88 4027th 4461 9.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 4007th 4319 7.2%
2019 12.75 4173rd 4357 4.2%
2021 33.85 2913th 4498 35.2%
2022 22.11 3861st 4563 15.4%
2023 23.54 3793rd 4585 17.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.07 2131st 2483 14.2%
2019 34.29 1786th 2515 29.0%
2021 48.43 1095th 2444 55.2%
2022 31.02 1834th 2421 24.2%
2023 34.08 1690th 2443 30.8%
2024 53.91 977th 2421 59.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 3584th 4168 14.0%
2019 28.11 3394th 4188 19.0%
2021 29.15 3282nd 4329 24.2%
2022 20.81 3920th 4376 10.4%
2023 19.00 3998th 4401 9.2%
2024 30.68 3356th 4431 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Mitchell Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Mitchell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 134 255 30 222 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1989 114 236 32 248 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1990 89 249 31 256 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 95 232 18 285 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1992 100 219 23 285 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 83 243 23 289 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1994 78 223 27 285 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 66 206 15 331 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 66 206 15 331 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 60 168 16 373 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1998 65 173 20 444 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1999 58 163 18 496 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2000 50 108 24 562 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2001 43 107 23 617 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2002 26 95 20 814 0 n/a n/a 0 955
2003 26 95 20 814 0 n/a n/a 0 955
2004 20 104 20 809 0 n/a n/a 0 953
2005 18 98 21 852 0 n/a n/a 0 989
2006 14 124 29 907 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
2007 21 145 19 951 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
2008 18 131 22 904 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
2009 18 131 23 898 0 n/a n/a 0 1070
2010 18 111 20 903 0 n/a n/a 0 1052
2011 18 101 10 871 3 4 4 0 1011
2012 15 89 5 405 0 1 2 0 517
2013 4 93 2 380 0 1 5 0 485
2014 8 107 3 396 0 1 4 0 519
2015 5 170 2 423 0 1 4 0 605
2016 5 139 6 395 2 1 5 0 553
2017 7 123 6 393 1 1 3 0 534
2018 8 122 8 282 2 0 2 0 424
2019 7 115 10 253 1 0 2 0 388
2020 6 149 7 275 2 0 4 0 443
2021 12 112 6 283 0 0 3 0 416
2022 17 102 9 317 0 1 4 0 450
2023 19 135 7 335 2 1 4 0 503
2024 15 152 11 380 4 1 2 0 565

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 642 29.0 22.1 n/a
1989 630 n/a n/a n/a
1990 625 33.0 18.9 n/a
1991 630 33.0 19.0 n/a
1992 627 32.6 19.2 56.5
1993 638 37.0 17.2 66.3
1994 613 33.0 18.6 65.6
1995 618 35.0 17.7 72
1996 618 35.0 17.7 72
1997 617 31.0 19.9 70.2
1998 702 31.0 22.6 72.1
1999 735 36.0 20.4 80.5
2000 744 36.0 20.7 81.7
2001 790 31.9 24.8 84.8
2002 955 45.0 21.2 86.6
2003 955 45.0 21.2 86.6
2004 953 50.5 18.9 88
2005 989 48.9 20.2 88.7
2006 1074 50.9 21.1 90.6
2007 1136 53.0 21.4 75.6
2008 1075 57.0 18.9 75.6
2009 1070 55.0 19.5 74.5
2010 1052 58.0 18.1 72.5
2011 1011 56.9 17.7 61
2012 517 26.5 19.5 52.2
2013 485 24.0 20.2 95.1
2014 519 28.0 18.5 90.6
2015 605 29.0 20.8 74
2016 553 32.0 17.2 89.5
2017 534 28.6 18.6 87.3
2018 424 29.8 14.2 91
2019 388 24.0 16.1 91.8
2020 443 24.0 18.4 95.3
2021 416 27.0 15.4 95.9
2022 450 26.7 16.8 95.6
2023 503 27.9 18.0 99.2
2024 565 30.0 18.8 99.1

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 642 29.0 22.1 n/a
1989 630 n/a n/a n/a
1990 625 33.0 18.9 n/a
1991 630 33.0 19.0 n/a
1992 627 32.6 19.2 56.5
1993 638 37.0 17.2 66.3
1994 613 33.0 18.6 65.6
1995 618 35.0 17.7 72
1996 618 35.0 17.7 72
1997 617 31.0 19.9 70.2
1998 702 31.0 22.6 72.1
1999 735 36.0 20.4 80.5
2000 744 36.0 20.7 81.7
2001 790 31.9 24.8 84.8
2002 955 45.0 21.2 86.6
2003 955 45.0 21.2 86.6
2004 953 50.5 18.9 88
2005 989 48.9 20.2 88.7
2006 1074 50.9 21.1 90.6
2007 1136 53.0 21.4 75.6
2008 1075 57.0 18.9 75.6
2009 1070 55.0 19.5 74.5
2010 1052 58.0 18.1 72.5
2011 1011 56.9 17.7 61
2012 517 26.5 19.5 52.2
2013 485 24.0 20.2 95.1
2014 519 28.0 18.5 90.6
2015 605 29.0 20.8 74
2016 553 32.0 17.2 89.5
2017 534 28.6 18.6 87.3
2018 424 29.8 14.2 91
2019 388 24.0 16.1 91.8
2020 443 24.0 18.4 95.3
2021 416 27.0 15.4 95.9
2022 450 26.7 16.8 95.6
2023 503 27.9 18.0 99.2
2024 565 30.0 18.8 99.1

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,497 (15.3%) $8,282 (84.7%) $9,779
2020 $1,456 (15.5%) $7,940 (84.5%) $9,395
2021 $1,059 (10.6%) $8,923 (89.4%) $9,982

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4007th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4283rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mitchell Elementary)2524
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)3230
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mitchell Elementary)358
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)2621
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Mitchell Elementary)2323
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)2821
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Mitchell Elementary)3128
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)4635
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Mitchell Elementary)2812
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388503
 29.6%
African American115135
 17.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic253335
 32.4%
Pacific Islander01
White719
 171.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.8%99.2%
 7.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 565 students attended Mitchell Elementary.

Students at Mitchell Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 27% African American, 3% White, 2% Asian.

Mitchell Elementary ranks 3433rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Middle
High : Sterling High School


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