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#1223 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 43% in state
Governor Mifflin Shs
High School · Governor Mifflin Sd · Shillington, PA
A Governor Mifflin Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 S Waverly St, Shillington, PA 19607
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Governor Mifflin Shs score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2018, to 38% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Governor Mifflin Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shillington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,550
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Governor Mifflin Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Governor Mifflin Shs is listed in Governor Mifflin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Governor Mifflin Shs
Governor Mifflin Shs is a public high school in Shillington, PA, part of Governor Mifflin Sd, serving approximately 1,469 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,223 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Governor Mifflin Shs
What grades does Governor Mifflin Shs serve?
Governor Mifflin Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Governor Mifflin Shs?
Governor Mifflin Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Shs is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Governor Mifflin Shs rank in PA?
Governor Mifflin Shs ranks #1,223 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Governor Mifflin Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Governor Mifflin Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Governor Mifflin Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Governor Mifflin Shs has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Governor Mifflin Shs a charter school?
No, Governor Mifflin Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Governor Mifflin Shs a Title I school?
No, Governor Mifflin Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Governor Mifflin Shs?
99.8% of students at Governor Mifflin Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (610) 775-5089
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19607)
- 24,332
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19607; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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