Mitchell Elementary School

About Mitchell Elementary School

Mitchell Elementary School is a vibrant community of teachers, staff, and students who are committed to providing a quality education and a positive learning environment. Located in the heart of a diverse neighborhood, Mitchell Elementary School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for all students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as music, art, and sports, to help students develop their skills and interests. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential and become successful, responsible citizens. Mitchell Elementary School is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students.

Address:	1501 Noccalula Rd Gadsden, AL 35904
Phone:	(256) 546-2711
Site:	www.gcs.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	307 students

Overview Mitchell Elementary School

Mitchell Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mitchell Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Mitchell Elementary School

Mitchell Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.