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Mitchell School vs. Jerstad-agerholm School

Should you attend Mitchell School or Jerstad-agerholm School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mitchell School
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Jerstad-agerholm School
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,093 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mitchell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jerstad-agerholm School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,093 students
865 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mitchell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jerstad-agerholm School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mitchell School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jerstad-agerholm School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mitchell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jerstad-agerholm School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Racine Unified School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jerstad-agerholm School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Racine Unified School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1897 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#1942 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mitchell School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jerstad-agerholm School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
5%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerstad-agerholm School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerstad-agerholm School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerstad-agerholm School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mitchell School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jerstad-agerholm School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
19
Kindergarten Students
57
37
Grade 1 Students
78
41
Grade 2 Students
68
46
Grade 3 Students
66
45
Grade 4 Students
67
42
Grade 5 Students
71
40
Grade 6 Students
184
190
Grade 7 Students
210
188
Grade 8 Students
252
217

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jerstad-agerholm School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jerstad-agerholm School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jerstad-agerholm School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jerstad-agerholm School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jerstad-agerholm School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jerstad-agerholm School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Racine Unified School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mitchell School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jerstad-agerholm School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mitchell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jerstad-agerholm School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mitchell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jerstad-agerholm School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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