Top Rankings
Governor Mifflin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,085 students in Governor Mifflin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Governor Mifflin School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,085 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Governor Mifflin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,388 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
15%
# Black Students
182 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,225 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
55%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
274
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
273
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
297
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
296
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
297
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
360
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
390
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
376
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,717 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,238
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,717
$23,119
Best Governor Mifflin School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Waverly St
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5089
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5089
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #22.
Mifflin Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
598 Governor Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-1489
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-1489
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Alleghenyville Rd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5079
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5079
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Cumru Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5081
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5081
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Governor Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5083
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5083
Grades: 5-6
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Governor Mifflin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 East Lancaster Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-1465
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-1465
Grades: 7-8
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Governor Mifflin School District?
Governor Mifflin School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,085 students.
What is the rank of Governor Mifflin School District?
Governor Mifflin School District is ranked #445 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Governor Mifflin School District?
55% of Governor Mifflin School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Governor Mifflin School District?
Governor Mifflin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Governor Mifflin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,717 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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