Below Average
#1759 of 2,006 schools in AZ
A J Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary School · Nogales Unified District (4457) · Nogales, AZ
A Nogales Unified District (4457) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
855 N BAUTISTA ST, Nogales, AZ 85621
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A J Mitchell Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where A J Mitchell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nogales), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,309
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusd OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Colegio Petite ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nogales Unified District (4457)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $9,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
A J Mitchell Elementary School is listed in Nogales Unified District (4457); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A J Mitchell Elementary School
A J Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nogales, AZ, part of Nogales Unified District (4457), serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,759 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A J Mitchell Elementary School
What grades does A J Mitchell Elementary School serve?
A J Mitchell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend A J Mitchell Elementary School?
A J Mitchell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Mitchell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A J Mitchell Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A J Mitchell Elementary School rank in AZ?
A J Mitchell Elementary School ranks #1,759 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is A J Mitchell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
A J Mitchell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A J Mitchell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A J Mitchell Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A J Mitchell Elementary School a charter school?
No, A J Mitchell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A J Mitchell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, A J Mitchell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (520) 287-0840
- Area population (ZIP 85621)
- 21,512
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85621; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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