Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-2, George J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
George J. Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of George J. Mitchell Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
78%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George J. Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
George J. Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frog Pond Elementary School, Tuckerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
582 students attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of George J. Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George J. Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George J. Mitchell Elementary School part of?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School is part of Little Egg Harbor Township School District.
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