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#337 of 990 schools in CT

Top 34% in state

Mitchell Elementary School

Elementary School · Regional School District 14 · Woodbury, CT

A Regional School District 14 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

14 School St., Woodbury, CT 06798

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$26,685
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Mitchell Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$129,427

Median home value

$440,600

Median rent

$1,649/mo

College educated

50.3%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06798; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Long Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–54.2 mi528Compare →
Gainfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–54.8 mi347Compare →
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–5Not available280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Regional School District 14

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$26,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mitchell Elementary School is listed in Regional School District 14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mitchell Elementary School

Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodbury, CT, part of Regional School District 14, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mitchell Elementary School

What grades does Mitchell Elementary School serve?

Mitchell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?

Mitchell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mitchell Elementary School rank in CT?

Mitchell Elementary School ranks #337 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Mitchell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mitchell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mitchell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mitchell Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mitchell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mitchell Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mitchell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell Elementary School?

26.3% of students at Mitchell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 06798)
9,787
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
51.6
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 06798; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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