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#620 of 864 schools in NM
Mitchell Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10121 COMANCHE RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mitchell Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
101.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mitchell Elementary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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
$84,511
Median home value
$349,200
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Eastern Hills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Sunset Mesa SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Matheson Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #104 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mitchell Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mitchell Elementary
Mitchell Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mitchell Elementary
What grades does Mitchell Elementary serve?
Mitchell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mitchell Elementary rank in NM?
Mitchell Elementary ranks #620 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mitchell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mitchell Elementary a charter school?
No, Mitchell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mitchell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mitchell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell Elementary?
101.6% of students at Mitchell Elementary 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (505) 299-1937
- Area population (ZIP 87111)
- 57,219
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 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 87111; 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
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