Mifflin County Sd School District
School District · Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,995
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,995
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Mifflin County Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mifflin County Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
Lewistown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Indian Valley Intrmd Sch
Reedsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Derry EL Sch
Lewistown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#398 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,995
$2,145 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,596 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Mifflin County Sd ranks #398 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Mifflin County Sd's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lewistown Intrmd Sch (7.2/10), Indian Valley Intrmd Sch (6.0/10), and East Derry EL Sch (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mifflin County Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mifflin County Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mifflin County Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewistown Intrmd Sch | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Indian Valley Intrmd Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | East Derry EL Sch | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Strodes Mills EL Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Mifflin Co HS | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Lewistown EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Mifflin Co MS | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Indian Valley EL Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Mifflin Co Jhs | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mifflin County Sd
Mifflin County Sd is a Lewistown, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,596 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $15,995 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Mifflin County Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lewistown Intrmd Sch, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mifflin County Sd students show an average math proficiency of 46.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mifflin County Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mifflin County Sd with test data.
Schools in Mifflin County Sd
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Lewistown
- Total Enrollment
- 4,596
- Teachers (FTE)
- 370
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mifflin County Sd?
Mifflin County Sd has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mifflin County Sd?
The average composite rating for Mifflin County Sd is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mifflin County Sd?
Mifflin County Sd spends $15,995 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mifflin County Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mifflin County Sd is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mifflin County Sd?
Lewistown Intrmd Sch is the highest-rated school in Mifflin County Sd with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mifflin County Sd?
Across schools in Mifflin County Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mifflin County Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Mifflin County Sd has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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