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Mitchell Intermediate

Atwater Elementary · Merced County · 1753 Fifth Street, Atwater, CA 95301-3620

(209) 357-6124 · www.aesd.edu

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5/10
#716
Rank 716 out of 1,315
Top 54%
English Language Arts6/10 · #588 · 55th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #768 · 42nd percentile
Science3/10 · #936 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mitchell Intermediate sits in Atwater, a tight-knit Central Valley community in Merced County where agriculture and military history (thanks to the nearby former Castle Air Force Base) shape the local identity. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with relatively stronger English scores than math or science, making it a reasonable fit for families who prioritize literacy and are open to supplementing STEM at home. Atwater has an unpretentious, working-class feel with a strong sense of community pride, and families who are rooted here tend to appreciate the local connections and smaller-town atmosphere that a school like Mitchell can offer.

Student Demographics

690 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
536 (78%)
White
89 (13%)
Asian
35 (5%)
African American
13 (2%)
Multiple Races
11 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners199 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged534 (77%)
Students with Disabilities101 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

744
Enrollment
33.6
Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #992 · 28th percentile

33 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found