Top Rankings
Mitchell School District 55 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,246 students in Mitchell School District 55. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
51±¬ÁÏs in Mitchell School District 55 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,246 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mitchell School District 55, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 48% has increased from 20-24% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Graduation Rate
48%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
26%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
59%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,970
$18,279
Spending / Student
$11,745
$19,325
Best Mitchell School District 55 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mitchell School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell School District 55?
Mitchell School District 55 manages 4 public schools serving 1,246 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell School District 55?
Mitchell School District 55 is ranked #119 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell School District 55?
59% of Mitchell School District 55 students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell School District 55?
Mitchell School District 55 has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Mitchell School District 55's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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