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Mitchell Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Mitchell Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Mitchell Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
604 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mitchell Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
76%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,518 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,998 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,518
$15,475
Spending / Student
$14,998
$16,787
Best Mitchell Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1463 12th Avenue
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell Public Schools?
Mitchell Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell Public Schools?
Mitchell Public Schools is ranked #44 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell Public Schools?
76% of Mitchell Public Schools students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell Public Schools?
Mitchell Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Mitchell Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,998 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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