Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (17-18)
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(17-18)33%
11%
Black
(17-18)1%
15%
White
(17-18)66%
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School?
273 students attend Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School offer ?
Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School part of?
Fermanagh-mifflintown Elementary School is part of Juniata County School District.
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