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Mitchell Elementary School

Mitchell Elementary School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated D, with 283 students and a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 11% in English Language Arts and 5% in Math.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
283
Students per teacher
10.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts11%
Math5%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black90%
Hispanic6%
Two or more races3%
White0%
Asian0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
104%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-39.4%
Prior-year enrollment
467

Homes assigned to this school

3,067 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Mitchell Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
5500 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone
(215) 400-7880
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003798
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Mitchell Elementary School

How is Mitchell Elementary School rated?

Mitchell Elementary School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Mitchell Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Mitchell Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 11% in English Language Arts and 5% in Math.

What grades does Mitchell Elementary School serve?

Mitchell Elementary School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?

283 students attend Mitchell Elementary School, down from 467 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Mitchell Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,067 residential properties to Mitchell Elementary School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Mitchell Elementary School in?

Mitchell Elementary School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.