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#2073 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lewistown EL Sch
Elementary School · Mifflin County Sd · Lewistown, PA
A Mifflin County Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Manor Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044
- Math 19% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewistown EL Sch score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lewistown 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,253
Median home value
$126,000
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Jesus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| East Derry EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–3 | 4.0 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Indian Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–3 | Not available | 355 | Compare → |
| Strodes Mills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–3 | Not available | 268 | Compare → |
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.
Mifflin County Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewistown EL Sch is listed in Mifflin County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewistown EL Sch
Lewistown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lewistown, PA, part of Mifflin County Sd, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,073 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewistown EL Sch
What grades does Lewistown EL Sch serve?
Lewistown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Lewistown EL Sch?
Lewistown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewistown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewistown EL Sch is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewistown EL Sch rank in PA?
Lewistown EL Sch ranks #2,073 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lewistown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewistown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Lewistown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewistown EL Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lewistown EL Sch a charter school?
No, Lewistown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewistown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Lewistown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewistown EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Lewistown 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mifflin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (717) 242-5823
- Area population (ZIP 17044)
- 20,526
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 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 17044; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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