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#1588 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 50% in state

Mary D Mitchell School

Elementary School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI

An Ann Arbor Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3550 PITTSVIEW DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  • Math 19% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$19,600
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Mary D Mitchell School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mary D Mitchell 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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

$80,425

Median home value

$378,300

Median rent

$1,316/mo

College educated

64.6%

Homeownership

55.3%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pittsfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–50.9 mi230Compare →
Carpenter SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–51.2 mi408Compare →
Clifford E Bryant Comm SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–21.2 mi222Compare →
John Allen SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.3 mi402Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#26 of 31
District spending per student
$19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mary D Mitchell School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mary D Mitchell School

Mary D Mitchell School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mary D Mitchell School

What grades does Mary D Mitchell School serve?

Mary D Mitchell School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mary D Mitchell School?

Mary D Mitchell School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary D Mitchell School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary D Mitchell School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mary D Mitchell School rank in MI?

Mary D Mitchell School ranks #1,588 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Mary D Mitchell School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary D Mitchell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mary D Mitchell School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary D Mitchell School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mary D Mitchell School a charter school?

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

Is Mary D Mitchell School a Title I school?

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

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

54.2% of students at Mary D Mitchell 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 48108)
27,472
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
36.3
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 48108; 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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