Below Average
#943 of 1,226 schools in OR
Mitchell School
School · Mitchell Sd 55 · Mitchell, OR
A school in Mitchell, OR where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 247, Mitchell, OR 97750
- Math 25% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mitchell School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 45 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
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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Where 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,702
Median home value
$271,200
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Mitchell SD 55
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | Not available | 958 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mitchell Sd 55
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $2,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 41.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mitchell School is listed in Mitchell SD 55; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mitchell School
Mitchell School is a public school in Mitchell, OR, part of Mitchell Sd 55, serving approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mitchell School
What grades does Mitchell School serve?
Mitchell School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mitchell School?
Mitchell School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mitchell School rank in OR?
Mitchell School ranks #943 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mitchell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mitchell School a charter school?
No, Mitchell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mitchell School a Title I school?
No, Mitchell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell School?
43.9% of students at 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wheeler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (541) 462-3311
- Area population (ZIP 97750)
- 458
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97750; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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