Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,590 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 Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,590 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mifflin County 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 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
0.19
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
120 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
4,137 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
350
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
337
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
319
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
348
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
378
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
346
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
370
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
385
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
340
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,974 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 $18,119 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,974
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,119
$23,119
Best Mifflin County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Co High 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
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
Strodes Mills Elementary 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
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Valley Intrmd 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
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Valley Elementary 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
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
East Derry Elementary 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
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Lewistown Elementary 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
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Mifflin Co Middle 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
| 717 students
Rank: #88.
Lewistown Intrmd 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
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Mifflin Co Junior High 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
| 716 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mifflin County School District?
Mifflin County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,590 students.
What is the rank of Mifflin County School District?
Mifflin County School District is ranked #448 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: 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, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mifflin County School District?
Mifflin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $18,119 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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