Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Mill Road Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mill Road Elementary School?
136 students attend Mill Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mill Road Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Road Elementary School?
Mill Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mill Road Elementary School offer ?
Mill Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Road Elementary School part of?
Mill Road Elementary School is part of Elizabethtown Area SD School District.
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