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Mifflin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,631 students in Mifflin 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 Mifflin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
9 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,631 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mifflin 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 84% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
110 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
4,185 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
329
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
371
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
347
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
342
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
385
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
392
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
342
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
352
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,959 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,806
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,959
$23,073
Best Mifflin County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Co High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Sixth Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240
Grades: 10-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #22.
Strodes Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-7154
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-7154
Grades: K-3
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Valley Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Kish Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Grades: 4-5
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Kish Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Grades: K-3
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
East Derry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2316 Back Maitland Rd
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Grades: K-3
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Lewistown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Grades: K-3
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Mifflin Co Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Grades: 6-7
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
Lewistown Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Grades: 4-5
| 503 students
Rank: #99.
Mifflin Co Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Grades: 8-9
| 768 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mifflin County School District?
Mifflin County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,631 students.
What is the rank of Mifflin County School District?
Mifflin County School District is ranked #448 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mifflin County School District?
90% of Mifflin County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mifflin County School District?
Mifflin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mifflin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,959 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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