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#110 of 967 schools in NE

Top 11% in state

Mitchell Secondary School

High School · Mitchell Public Schools · Mitchell, NE

A high school in Mitchell, NE where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1819 19TH AVE, Mitchell, NE 69357

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$14,595
Chronic Absenteeism10.9%

Students at Mitchell Secondary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.1%

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 Mitchell Secondary 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low231/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$69,958

Median home value

$179,200

Median rent

$1,055/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mitchell Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mitchell Secondary School is listed in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mitchell Secondary School

Mitchell Secondary School is a public high school in Mitchell, NE, part of Mitchell Public Schools, serving approximately 257 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mitchell Secondary School

What grades does Mitchell Secondary School serve?

Mitchell Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mitchell Secondary School?

Mitchell Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Secondary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mitchell Secondary School rank in NE?

Mitchell Secondary School ranks #110 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Mitchell Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mitchell Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell Secondary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mitchell Secondary School a charter school?

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

Is Mitchell Secondary School a Title I school?

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

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

45.1% of students at Mitchell Secondary 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Scotts Bluff County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 69357)
3,563
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
44
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 69357; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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