Mitchell Elementary

Summary:

Mitchell Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cudahy, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 393 students. The school is part of the Cudahy School District, which is ranked 383 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mitchell Elementary faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.1% in 2020-2021 to 30.3% in 2021-2022, which are significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 49.06% at Mitchell Elementary, compared to 53.13% in the Cudahy School District and 52.07% statewide.

Interestingly, Lincoln Elementary and Jones Elementary, also part of the Cudahy School District, have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Mitchell Elementary. However, when compared to schools outside the Cudahy district, such as those in the Milwaukee and South Milwaukee school districts, Mitchell Elementary's performance is more comparable or even slightly better in some areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5950 S Illinois Ave
       Cudahy, WI  53110-2921


(414) 294-7100

District: Cudahy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
772nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,515 Help


Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cudahy Middle
High:    Cudahy High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
Hispanic:
27.0%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mitchell Elementary ranks worse than 72.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cudahy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mitchell Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cudahy School District. Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), Hispanic (27%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% 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 12.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Cudahy School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell Elementary is $15,515, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Cudahy School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mitchell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Elementary 772nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Mitchell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cudahy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cudahy School District 383rd of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.34 284th 712 60.1%
2008 47.11 687th 1021 32.7%
2009 40.25 772nd 1030 25.0%
2010 39.09 782nd 1045 25.2%
2011 31.47 870th 1046 16.8%
2012 42.85 780th 1045 25.4%
2013 38.48 774th 1053 26.5%
2014 34.85 829th 1061 21.9%
2015 41.89 740th 1076 31.2%
2016 29.69 825th 1075 23.3%
2017 31.57 813th 1071 24.1%
2018 53.87 514th 1025 49.9%
2019 52.20 546th 1037 47.3%
2021 47.53 620th 1050 41.0%
2022 44.89 663rd 1067 37.9%
2023 27.45 843rd 1067 21.0%
2024 36.05 772nd 1061 27.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.85 4th 222 98.2%
2023 34.21 171st 249 31.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.56 459th 721 36.3%
2019 55.25 277th 742 62.7%
2022 65.47 177th 748 76.3%
2023 45.04 401st 770 47.9%
2024 51.17 344th 790 56.5%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 280th 854 67.2%
2019 52.36 398th 874 54.5%
2021 64.32 223rd 847 73.7%
2022 56.46 341st 859 60.3%
2023 38.79 586th 871 32.7%
2024 45.46 511th 866 41.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.86 456th 997 54.3%
2019 58.63 432nd 1002 56.9%
2021 33.47 732nd 1004 27.1%
2022 29.03 784th 1017 22.9%
2023 22.98 830th 1010 17.8%
2024 38.50 716th 1011 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.22 501st 997 49.7%
2019 46.29 597th 1002 40.4%
2021 67.14 295th 1003 70.6%
2022 60.34 393rd 1017 61.4%
2023 35.49 714th 1011 29.4%
2024 37.68 697th 1012 31.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.28 227th 290 21.7%
2024 43.04 180th 331 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 379th 686 44.8%
2019 48.88 384th 718 46.5%
2021 35.94 497th 699 28.9%
2022 38.73 464th 704 34.1%
2023 17.31 643rd 715 10.1%
2024 23.45 607th 727 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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 287 24 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 289 19 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 247 11 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 272
1991 232 19 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 266 16 11 14 5 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 252 20 25 4 2 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 255 19 25 10 5 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 241 17 21 11 7 n/a n/a 0 297
1996 241 17 21 11 7 n/a n/a 0 297
1997 268 5 16 20 9 n/a n/a 0 318
1998 258 12 16 17 2 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 312 12 17 18 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 320 6 14 18 5 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 307 8 10 22 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 292 8 4 29 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 292 8 4 29 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 279 4 4 32 3 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 247 4 1 27 3 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 253 8 2 41 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 240 7 5 37 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 225 10 4 31 3 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 225 12 9 42 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 206 19 9 43 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2011 210 16 7 51 1 0 15 0 300
2012 208 19 5 48 1 0 13 0 294
2013 213 23 7 57 1 0 14 0 315
2014 200 13 7 61 3 0 11 0 295
2015 201 17 3 54 4 0 19 0 298
2016 157 21 3 54 3 0 17 0 255
2017 153 23 2 42 2 0 25 0 247
2018 148 14 4 34 2 0 27 0 229
2019 171 13 2 33 2 1 22 0 244
2020 144 15 1 44 0 1 18 0 223
2021 142 22 3 45 0 3 20 0 235
2022 145 18 4 69 0 3 18 0 257
2023 212 41 9 106 0 3 22 0 393

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 322 23.6 13.6 0
1989 323 25.0 12.9 0
1990 272 21.0 12.9 0
1991 264 24.0 11.0 0
1992 312 25.0 12.4 15.7
1993 303 26.5 11.4 16.5
1994 314 21.2 14.8 18.8
1995 297 22.0 13.5 20.5
1996 297 22.0 13.5 20.5
1997 318 22.8 13.9 25.5
1998 305 22.1 13.8 19
1999 362 24.3 14.9 27.1
2000 363 24.5 14.8 32.2
2001 349 24.5 14.2 31.8
2002 336 23.5 14.3 23.8
2003 336 23.5 14.3 23.8
2004 322 22.0 14.6 21.7
2005 282 20.7 13.6 n/a
2006 306 20.5 14.9 n/a
2007 290 20.5 14.1 32.1
2008 273 19.3 14.1 29.7
2009 290 18.3 15.8 32.1
2010 279 20.9 13.3 36.2
2011 300 19.5 15.3 33
2012 294 19.7 14.8 39.1
2013 315 20.4 15.4 52.1
2014 295 20.0 14.7 46.1
2015 298 n/a n/a 50
2016 255 19.0 13.4 54.5
2017 247 18.3 13.4 47.4
2018 229 18.5 12.3 50.7
2019 244 19.1 12.7 53.3
2020 223 18.0 12.3 64.6
2021 235 20.7 11.3 95.3
2022 257 23.0 11.1 65.8
2023 393 32.1 12.2 70.2

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
1988 322 23.6 13.6 0
1989 323 25.0 12.9 0
1990 272 21.0 12.9 0
1991 264 24.0 11.0 0
1992 312 25.0 12.4 15.7
1993 303 26.5 11.4 16.5
1994 314 21.2 14.8 18.8
1995 297 22.0 13.5 20.5
1996 297 22.0 13.5 20.5
1997 318 22.8 13.9 25.5
1998 305 22.1 13.8 19
1999 362 24.3 14.9 27.1
2000 363 24.5 14.8 32.2
2001 349 24.5 14.2 31.8
2002 336 23.5 14.3 23.8
2003 336 23.5 14.3 23.8
2004 322 22.0 14.6 21.7
2005 282 20.7 13.6 n/a
2006 306 20.5 14.9 n/a
2007 290 20.5 14.1 32.1
2008 273 19.3 14.1 29.7
2009 290 18.3 15.8 32.1
2010 279 20.9 13.3 36.2
2011 300 19.5 15.3 33
2012 294 19.7 14.8 39.1
2013 315 20.4 15.4 52.1
2014 295 20.0 14.7 46.1
2015 298 n/a n/a 50
2016 255 19.0 13.4 54.5
2017 247 18.3 13.4 47.4
2018 229 18.5 12.3 50.7
2019 244 19.1 12.7 53.3
2020 223 18.0 12.3 64.6
2021 235 20.7 11.3 95.3
2022 257 23.0 11.1 65.8
2023 393 32.1 12.2 70.2

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 $586 (4.4%) $12,671 (95.6%) $13,257
2020 $785 (5.7%) $12,997 (94.3%) $13,782
2021 $1,538 (9.9%) $13,977 (90.1%) $15,515

Data source: Wisconsin 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 546th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 843rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Elementary)38.725.6
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cudahy School District)36.441.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)61.345
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cudahy School District)44.343.1
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Elementary)2934.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cudahy School District)4235.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)35.534.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cudahy School District)39.321.1
 18.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Mitchell Elementary)58.147.3
 10.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Cudahy School District)55.351.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Mitchell Elementary)51.634.6
 17.1%
   4th Grade Science (Cudahy School District)5035.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Elementary)51.220
 31.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cudahy School District)41.726.4
 15.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)51.221.8
 29.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cudahy School District)38.923.3
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students244393
 61.1%
African American1341
 215.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic33106
 221.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White171212
 24%
Two or More Races2222
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%70.2%
 17%


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Students at Mitchell Elementary are 54% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Mitchell Elementary ranks 772nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cudahy Middle
High : Cudahy High

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Mitchell Elementary.


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

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