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2100 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-5228
Summary
W. E. Mitchell Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 31st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 19.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 777/1,204 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 895/1,204 (26th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 755 |
| Low-Income Students | 474 (62.8%) |
| English Learners | 157 (20.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 4.6 points over the full period. Math fell 0.3 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math -2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.8% to 39.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 777 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 5% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.8% to 20.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 895 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does W. E. Mitchell Middle compare within the district?
W. E. Mitchell Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does W. E. Mitchell Middle rank in California?
W. E. Mitchell Middle ranks No. 777 of 1,204 in reading and No. 895 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at W. E. Mitchell Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.8% meet the reading standard and 13.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does W. E. Mitchell Middle compare with other schools in Rancho Cordova?
W. E. Mitchell Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Rancho Cordova with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho CordovaHow does W. E. Mitchell Middle compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
W. E. Mitchell Middle is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 16 6–8 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| W. E. Mitchell MiddleThis school | 19.4% | 37.6% |
| Mills Middle | 12.3% | 25.9% |
| Folsom Middle | 66.9% | 75.7% |
