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#3412 of 3,813 schools in IL

Mitchell Elementary School

Elementary School · Granite City Cusd 9 · Granite City, IL

A Granite City Cusd 9 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

316 E Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 9% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$14,168
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Mitchell Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2022
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,164/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite City), 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

$60,558

Median home value

$106,600

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Granite City Cusd 9

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$14,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mitchell Elementary School is listed in Granite City CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mitchell Elementary School

Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Granite City, IL, part of Granite City Cusd 9, serving approximately 397 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,412 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% 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 3rd through 4th.

How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?

Mitchell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School is 13.7:1. 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 IL?

Mitchell Elementary School ranks #3,412 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Mitchell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

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 Mitchell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% 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?

63.5% 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
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
Area population (ZIP 62040)
40,365
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
39.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 62040; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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