A J Mitchell Elementary School

Summary:

A J Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Nogales, Arizona, serving 314 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Nogales Unified District, which is ranked 360 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A J Mitchell Elementary School stands out for its overwhelmingly Hispanic student population (99.68%), which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 96.64% to 99.77% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has an extremely high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (91.72%), much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 62.72% to 93.84%. The student-teacher ratio at A J Mitchell is also relatively high at 22.4 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 14.3 to 21.4 students per teacher.

These insights suggest that A J Mitchell Elementary School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its predominantly low-income, Hispanic student population. While the nearby schools in the Nogales Unified District also serve a similar demographic, they generally outperform A J Mitchell on academic measures, indicating that there may be opportunities for the school to learn from its higher-performing counterparts. Addressing the challenges at A J Mitchell will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and collaboration with the broader community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 855 N Bautista St
       Nogales, AZ  85621-1843


(520) 287-0840

District: Nogales Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,130 Help


Students who attend A J Mitchell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wade Carpenter Middle School
High:    Nogales High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A J Mitchell Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A J Mitchell Elementary School is 19.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Nogales Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A J Mitchell Elementary School is $7,130. 3 elementary schools in the Nogales Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

A J Mitchell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Nogales Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nogales Unified District 209th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A J Mitchell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 27.00 830th 1062 21.8%
2010 29.76 811th 1090 25.6%
2011 27.15 842nd 1075 21.7%
2012 31.49 869th 1141 23.8%
2013 19.73 1045th 1158 9.8%
2014 13.80 992nd 1079 8.1%
2015 15.60 839th 955 12.1%
2016 13.32 988th 1079 8.4%
2017 13.90 1004th 1106 9.2%
2018 15.65 981st 1109 11.5%
2019 10.86 978th 1039 5.9%
2021 11.58 1178th 1226 3.9%
2022 7.39 971st 1000 2.9%
2023 13.27 1155th 1245 7.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.03 127th 155 18.1%
2021 40.67 454th 975 53.4%
2023 21.47 374th 451 17.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.78 1150th 1201 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.36 993rd 1116 11.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.98 244th 423 42.3%
2023 31.99 74th 102 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.67 861st 1023 15.8%
2019 12.05 783rd 862 9.2%
2021 12.35 1169th 1219 4.1%
2022 5.93 816th 824 1.0%
2023 16.46 1074th 1219 11.9%
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Rank History for Male students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.03 942nd 1032 8.7%
2021 15.27 1125th 1220 7.8%
2022 5.40 821st 830 1.1%
2023 10.23 1191st 1216 2.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 788th 911 13.5%
2019 13.37 666th 709 6.1%
2021 15.96 1142nd 1198 4.7%
2022 11.79 692nd 716 3.4%
2023 15.92 1093rd 1170 6.6%
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Rank History for White students at A J Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 1101st 1161 5.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for A J Mitchell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 15 3 3 756 0 n/a n/a -57 720
1989 23 1 3 730 0 n/a n/a 72 829
1990 26 2 4 844 n/a n/a n/a -95 781
1991 19 1 2 799 0 n/a n/a 6 827
1992 19 2 2 794 0 n/a n/a -1 816
1993 15 1 4 770 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1994 21 2 3 779 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1995 5 0 1 751 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1996 5 0 1 751 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1997 6 0 0 582 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 4 0 0 597 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1999 2 0 0 646 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 0 0 0 599 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 0 0 0 664 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 7 1 0 604 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2003 7 1 0 604 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2004 5 5 2 584 1 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 2 1 0 590 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 3 1 0 652 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 9 1 1 638 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2008 10 1 1 610 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2009 4 2 2 573 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2010 5 1 1 576 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2011 3 0 0 575 0 1 0 0 579
2012 4 0 1 525 2 1 0 0 533
2013 2 0 1 463 2 0 0 0 468
2014 2 0 0 439 2 0 0 0 443
2015 1 0 0 428 2 0 0 0 431
2016 0 0 0 425 2 0 0 0 427
2017 2 0 0 417 1 0 0 0 420
2018 1 0 0 405 0 0 0 0 406
2019 4 0 0 369 0 0 0 0 373
2020 47 0 0 269 0 0 0 0 316
2021 1 0 0 288 0 0 0 0 289
2022 0 2 0 292 0 0 0 0 294
2023 0 0 1 313 0 0 0 0 314
2024 0 0 0 306 0 0 0 0 306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A J Mitchell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 37.0 19.4 n/a
1989 829 35.0 23.6 n/a
1990 781 32.0 24.4 n/a
1991 827 35.0 23.6 n/a
1992 816 33.5 24.3 n/a
1993 790 33.0 23.9 n/a
1994 805 34.0 23.7 n/a
1995 757 35.0 21.6 n/a
1996 757 35.0 21.6 n/a
1997 588 28.0 21.0 n/a
1998 601 23.0 26.1 n/a
1999 648 28.0 23.1 n/a
2000 599 27.0 22.2 n/a
2001 664 28.0 23.7 n/a
2002 613 31.0 19.8 n/a
2003 613 31.0 19.8 n/a
2004 597 29.0 20.6 92.8
2005 593 31.0 19.1 37.4
2006 656 32.0 20.5 99.5
2007 650 34.0 19.1 90.3
2008 622 36.5 17.0 88.7
2009 581 34.0 17.1 91
2010 583 30.0 19.4 88.9
2011 579 30.0 19.3 91.7
2012 533 28.0 19.0 82
2013 468 23.5 19.9 92.5
2014 443 23.5 18.8 99.3
2015 431 18.0 23.9 0
2016 427 17.0 25.1 99.3
2017 420 20.0 21.0 99.3
2018 406 20.5 19.8 91.9
2019 373 19.0 19.6 91.7
2020 316 17.0 18.5 91.8
2021 289 16.0 18.0 n/a
2022 294 17.0 17.2 91.5
2023 314 14.0 22.4 91.7
2024 306 16.0 19.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A J Mitchell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 37.0 19.4 n/a
1989 829 35.0 23.6 n/a
1990 781 32.0 24.4 n/a
1991 827 35.0 23.6 n/a
1992 816 33.5 24.3 n/a
1993 790 33.0 23.9 n/a
1994 805 34.0 23.7 n/a
1995 757 35.0 21.6 n/a
1996 757 35.0 21.6 n/a
1997 588 28.0 21.0 n/a
1998 601 23.0 26.1 n/a
1999 648 28.0 23.1 n/a
2000 599 27.0 22.2 n/a
2001 664 28.0 23.7 n/a
2002 613 31.0 19.8 n/a
2003 613 31.0 19.8 n/a
2004 597 29.0 20.6 92.8
2005 593 31.0 19.1 37.4
2006 656 32.0 20.5 99.5
2007 650 34.0 19.1 90.3
2008 622 36.5 17.0 88.7
2009 581 34.0 17.1 91
2010 583 30.0 19.4 88.9
2011 579 30.0 19.3 91.7
2012 533 28.0 19.0 82
2013 468 23.5 19.9 92.5
2014 443 23.5 18.8 99.3
2015 431 18.0 23.9 0
2016 427 17.0 25.1 99.3
2017 420 20.0 21.0 99.3
2018 406 20.5 19.8 91.9
2019 373 19.0 19.6 91.7
2020 316 17.0 18.5 91.8
2021 289 16.0 18.0 n/a
2022 294 17.0 17.2 91.5
2023 314 14.0 22.4 91.7
2024 306 16.0 19.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for A J Mitchell Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $437 (5.4%) $258 (3.2%) $1,133 (13.9%) $5,689 (69.9%) $1,751 (21.5%) $7,440 (91.5%) $8,135
2020 $656 (9.5%) $324 (4.7%) $1,636 (23.6%) $5,270 (76.1%) $676 (9.8%) $5,946 (85.9%) $6,926
2021 $678 (9.5%) $283 (3.9%) $1,639 (22.9%) $5,367 (74.8%) $844 (11.8%) $6,211 (86.6%) $7,172
2022 $450 (6.3%) $142 (2.0%) $1,043 (14.6%) $5,948 (83.4%) $588 (8.2%) $6,537 (91.7%) $7,130

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A J Mitchell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 978th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1155th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students373314
 15.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic369313
 15.2%
Pacific Islander00
White40
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%91.7%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A J Mitchell Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended A J Mitchell Elementary School.

Students at A J Mitchell Elementary School are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend A J Mitchell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wade Carpenter Middle School
High : Nogales High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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