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Mitchell Elementary

Summary:

Mitchell Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dallas, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 674 students. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mitchell Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic (49.26%) and African American (26.26%) students, which is higher compared to the nearby schools like Sheffield Elementary and Jerry R Junkins Elementary. The school has also shown strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state and Plano ISD averages in several STAAR subjects. Additionally, Mitchell Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.74% to 60.24% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, Mitchell Elementary stands out for its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 12.3 over the past three school years. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with White students consistently outperforming their peers in the state, while the performance of African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students is more mixed compared to state and district averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4223 Briargrove Ln
       Dallas, TX  75287-6604

(469) 752-2800

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1551st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,818 Help


Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frankford Middle
High:    Plano West Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.3%
African American:
26.3%
White:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mitchell Elementary ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 29th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mitchell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.3%), African American (26.3%), White (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.2% 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 12.3, which is the 21st best among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell Elementary is $10,818, which is the 22nd highest among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mitchell Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185th 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 79.16 455th 3465 86.9%
2005 75.00 704th 3475 79.7%
2006 75.29 693rd 3476 80.1%
2007 65.30 1344th 3724 63.9%
2008 58.11 1771st 3768 53.0%
2009 67.00 1302nd 3884 66.5%
2010 71.75 1001st 3937 74.6%
2011 60.25 1794th 4095 56.2%
2012 58.30 1806th 4206 57.1%
2013 53.71 2088th 4221 50.5%
2014 73.87 1011th 4260 76.3%
2015 73.37 1085th 4320 74.9%
2016 70.74 1225th 4286 71.4%
2017 60.54 1449th 4329 66.5%
2018 68.97 1079th 4359 75.2%
2019 70.71 1032nd 4479 77.0%
2021 79.75 754th 4578 83.5%
2022 68.53 1211th 4581 73.6%
2023 57.53 1725th 4647 62.9%
2024 60.82 1551st 4675 66.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.93 319th 1046 69.5%
2019 60.79 426th 1112 61.7%
2021 53.63 420th 961 56.3%
2023 56.60 500th 1099 54.5%
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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 49.02 1550th 3226 52.0%
2019 38.96 2168th 3333 35.0%
2021 76.10 453rd 3446 86.9%
2022 76.84 451st 3487 87.1%
2023 41.97 2127th 3556 40.2%
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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
2018 64.06 767th 3558 78.4%
2019 46.65 1623rd 3684 55.9%
2021 63.67 775th 3799 79.6%
2022 49.55 1607th 3952 59.3%
2023 60.80 1061st 4086 74.0%
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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 53.90 1767th 4264 58.6%
2019 57.61 1525th 4309 64.6%
2021 64.71 1145th 4451 74.3%
2022 47.98 2284th 4477 49.0%
2023 35.59 3191st 4521 29.4%
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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 70.51 1008th 4306 76.6%
2019 70.57 991st 4348 77.2%
2021 76.06 820th 4499 81.8%
2022 61.85 1479th 4561 67.6%
2023 57.09 1738th 4588 62.1%
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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 73.91 552nd 3106 82.2%
2019 74.21 505th 3184 84.1%
2021 77.10 526th 3006 82.5%
2022 67.73 928th 2958 68.6%
2023 66.63 1057th 2980 64.5%
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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 44.26 2355th 4240 44.5%
2019 46.40 2231st 4295 48.1%
2021 91.27 149th 4331 96.6%
2022 48.87 2172nd 4461 51.3%
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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 64.20 1260th 4319 70.8%
2019 67.08 1136th 4357 73.9%
2021 80.17 682nd 4498 84.8%
2022 71.10 1072nd 4563 76.5%
2023 57.33 1741st 4585 62.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.55 360th 1005 64.2%
2021 85.30 66th 967 93.2%
2023 42.96 680th 1015 33.0%
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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 63.27 673rd 2483 72.9%
2019 62.45 696th 2515 72.3%
2021 66.61 504th 2444 79.4%
2022 57.71 842nd 2421 65.2%
2023 44.61 1261st 2443 48.4%
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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 69.85 866th 4168 79.2%
2019 54.66 1690th 4188 59.6%
2021 60.86 1321st 4329 69.5%
2022 63.70 1239th 4376 71.7%
2023 56.09 1706th 4401 61.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.86 684th 3127 78.1%
2019 83.98 290th 3142 90.8%
2021 85.95 209th 3082 93.2%
2022 90.06 100th 3082 96.8%
2023 79.83 429th 3106 86.2%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Open Quote This is our neighborhood school and my daughter really likes going here. She’s made lots of friends and learned so much!

The school is very diverse, which we appreciate and enjoy. The teachers individualize instruction in reading and math to meet kids where they are. There’s also many opportunities to volunteer and events to attend where you can meet other parents and teachers.

We were also here during Covid and the virtual learning experience was way better than I expected. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 1, 2021

Open Quote The principal and her staff have done an excellent job caring and making the school safe for students during this difficult year. Every effort is made to ensure the students are learning, not only knowledge, but social and emotional lessons as well. Could not recommend this school more Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 21, 2021

Open Quote We have been so happy at this school! The principal is absolutely fantastic, and the teachers and staff have all gone out of their way to make this challenging school year extra special. You can tell that they are dedicated to making well-rounded students both inside and outside the classroom. They have also gone out of their way to continue to build a sense of community both for in-person and virtual learners this year. I cannot say enough great things about this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 21, 2016

Open Quote I can't say enough about this school. My son went to Brinker at first and although Brinker has better test scores, Mitchell is better in so many ways. The Mitchell principal is freaking awesome. He is present every morning and afternoon greeting and giving high fives to students. He returns calls. He cares. Teachers are not too strict and are genuinely nice. The school lets you know, via email and other online communication tools, what kids learned and what they expect to teach weekly. The school is very diverse as well which I like because that represents the country we live in. Oh my goodness, I forgot to mention...When we first registered at Mitchell as a new family, I asked to meet with the principal (yes I do that because I am an involved parent). He met with me along with my son's new teacher for 30 mins. I asked questions and they explained school philosophy, security, programs, expectation of kids, etc. The school even has a parent teacher liason that called me to welcome our family to the school and explained the liason role and how she bridges the gap to help resolve and mitigate issues before it escalates to the principal. Close Quote



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
1993 552 23 53 13 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1994 646 24 69 10 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1995 525 20 57 6 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 525 20 57 6 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 512 18 62 9 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 541 22 77 14 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1999 542 22 68 19 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2000 471 21 71 24 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2001 459 31 64 39 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2002 447 57 65 45 3 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 447 57 65 45 3 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 429 65 66 63 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 415 79 72 67 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 372 98 76 87 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2007 356 97 75 91 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2008 337 112 62 90 4 n/a n/a 0 605
2009 313 102 67 97 1 n/a n/a 0 580
2010 327 129 52 112 4 n/a n/a 0 624
2011 310 133 42 156 2 0 27 0 670
2012 294 159 36 160 1 0 24 0 674
2013 275 177 44 171 5 0 26 0 698
2014 263 179 40 189 4 1 24 0 700
2015 241 195 42 182 4 1 33 0 698
2016 237 223 55 187 4 3 39 0 748
2017 192 265 49 179 5 1 46 0 737
2018 197 307 51 189 5 0 49 0 798
2019 163 242 44 166 2 0 51 0 668
2020 146 243 42 158 1 1 45 0 636
2021 143 197 37 135 0 1 35 0 548
2022 119 193 21 132 1 0 31 0 497
2023 105 177 30 332 3 0 27 0 674

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
1993 642 33.0 19.5 2.3
1994 750 38.9 19.3 0.9
1995 608 37.5 16.2 2.1
1996 608 37.5 16.2 2.1
1997 601 40.9 14.7 2.2
1998 654 42.5 15.4 1.2
1999 652 42.0 15.5 2.9
2000 587 38.5 15.2 4.3
2001 594 43.9 13.5 3.9
2002 617 43.1 14.3 6
2003 617 43.1 14.3 6
2004 627 44.4 14.1 9.6
2005 634 43.8 14.5 13.7
2006 634 43.0 14.7 21
2007 622 42.5 14.6 17.2
2008 605 45.4 13.3 13.2
2009 580 42.3 13.7 20.9
2010 624 44.1 14.1 26.9
2011 670 46.7 14.3 33
2012 674 48.6 13.8 37.4
2013 698 52.3 13.3 39
2014 700 56.7 12.3 41.3
2015 698 56.0 12.4 42.4
2016 748 59.0 12.6 46.9
2017 737 59.7 12.3 44.2
2018 798 61.7 12.9 44.5
2019 668 59.6 11.2 50.4
2020 636 47.6 13.3 52.8
2021 548 48.4 11.3 52.7
2022 497 42.1 11.7 52.7
2023 674 54.7 12.3 60.2

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
1993 642 33.0 19.5 2.3
1994 750 38.9 19.3 0.9
1995 608 37.5 16.2 2.1
1996 608 37.5 16.2 2.1
1997 601 40.9 14.7 2.2
1998 654 42.5 15.4 1.2
1999 652 42.0 15.5 2.9
2000 587 38.5 15.2 4.3
2001 594 43.9 13.5 3.9
2002 617 43.1 14.3 6
2003 617 43.1 14.3 6
2004 627 44.4 14.1 9.6
2005 634 43.8 14.5 13.7
2006 634 43.0 14.7 21
2007 622 42.5 14.6 17.2
2008 605 45.4 13.3 13.2
2009 580 42.3 13.7 20.9
2010 624 44.1 14.1 26.9
2011 670 46.7 14.3 33
2012 674 48.6 13.8 37.4
2013 698 52.3 13.3 39
2014 700 56.7 12.3 41.3
2015 698 56.0 12.4 42.4
2016 748 59.0 12.6 46.9
2017 737 59.7 12.3 44.2
2018 798 61.7 12.9 44.5
2019 668 59.6 11.2 50.4
2020 636 47.6 13.3 52.8
2021 548 48.4 11.3 52.7
2022 497 42.1 11.7 52.7
2023 674 54.7 12.3 60.2

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 $893 (8.2%) $9,991 (91.8%) $10,885
2020 $807 (8.3%) $8,924 (91.7%) $9,731
2021 $712 (6.6%) $10,106 (93.4%) $10,818

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1032nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1725th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mitchell Elementary)5562
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)6655
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Mitchell Elementary)4938
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)5138
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6161
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Mitchell Elementary)5663
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6670
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)6152
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Mitchell Elementary)5030
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students668674
 0.9%
African American242177
 26.9%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian4430
 31.8%
Hispanic166332
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White163105
 35.6%
Two or More Races5127
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%60.2%
 9.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mitchell Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended Mitchell Elementary.

Mitchell Elementary ranks 1551st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frankford Middle
High : Plano West Senior High School

Students at Mitchell Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 26% African American, 16% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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