A J Mitchell Elementary School in Nogales, AZ serves 306 students in grades K–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency ranges between 10–14%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Nogales Unified District average of 27%.
Reading proficiency is 15–19%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 33%; science proficiency is 10%, also lower than the state average of 24%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #1231 in 2011 to #1663 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Enrollment decreased from 650 students in 2007 to 306 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high at approximately 89%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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A J Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 306 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
A J Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A J Mitchell Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
89%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is A J Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
A J Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are A J Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
A J Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mexicayotl Charter School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend A J Mitchell Elementary School?
306 students attend A J Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of A J Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A J Mitchell Elementary School?
A J Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does A J Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
A J Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A J Mitchell Elementary School part of?
A J Mitchell Elementary School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457).
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