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Juniata County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,323 students in Juniata County 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 Juniata County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,323 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Juniata County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
229 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,002 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
176
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,282 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,276 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,282
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,276
$23,073
Best Juniata County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Main St
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Juniata Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscarora Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32944 Route 35
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Juniata Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,323 students.
What is the rank of Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District is ranked #465 out of 679 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Juniata County School District?
86% of Juniata County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Juniata County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,276 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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