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Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary School · Bridgewater-raynham · Bridgewater, MA
A Bridgewater-raynham elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 South Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324
- Math 34% vs MA 40% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MA 43% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mitchell Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 36 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mitchell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average275/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgewater), 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
$112,445
Median home value
$500,600
Median rent
$1,975/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–K | 3.5 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Laliberte Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 2–4 | 3.8 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| CentralEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–2 | 3.9 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Merrill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–1 | 4.0 mi | 345 | 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.
Bridgewater-raynham
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mitchell Elementary School is listed in Bridgewater-Raynham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mitchell Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, MA, part of Bridgewater-raynham, serving approximately 945 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,787 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% 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 2nd.
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 945 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School is 17.2:1. 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 MA?
Mitchell Elementary School ranks #1,787 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mitchell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 945
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (508) 964-7500
- Area population (ZIP 02324)
- 26,022
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 MCAS. 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 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 MCAS. 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)
- State assessments · 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 02324; 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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