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#1229 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 43% in state
Juniata EL Sch
Elementary School · Juniata County Sd · Mifflintown, PA
A Juniata County Sd elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 S 7th St, Mifflintown, PA 17059
- Math 29% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Juniata EL Sch score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Juniata EL Sch 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,237
Median home value
$216,500
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Cedar View SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Walker Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | 1–9 | 3.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Juniata County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Juniata EL Sch is listed in Juniata County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juniata EL Sch
Juniata EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mifflintown, PA, part of Juniata County Sd, serving approximately 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,229 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juniata EL Sch
What grades does Juniata EL Sch serve?
Juniata EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Juniata EL Sch?
Juniata EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniata EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniata EL Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juniata EL Sch rank in PA?
Juniata EL Sch ranks #1,229 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Juniata EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Juniata EL Sch 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 Juniata EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juniata EL Sch has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Juniata EL Sch a charter school?
No, Juniata EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juniata EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Juniata EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juniata EL Sch?
55.7% of students at Juniata EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Juniata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (717) 436-2111
- Area population (ZIP 17059)
- 7,524
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 17059; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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