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Mifflin Co HS

High School · Mifflin County Sd · Lewistown, PA

A Mifflin County Sd high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 Sixth Street, Lewistown, PA 17044

  • Math 38% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$15,995
Chronic Absenteeism39.3%

Students at Mifflin Co HS score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 49% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mifflin Co HS 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
9 boys'·13 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mifflin County Academy of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.6 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mifflin County Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 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

Mifflin Co HS is listed in Mifflin County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mifflin Co HS

Mifflin Co HS is a public high school in Lewistown, PA, part of Mifflin County Sd, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades 10th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,831 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mifflin Co HS

What grades does Mifflin Co HS serve?

Mifflin Co HS serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Mifflin Co HS?

Mifflin Co HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Co HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Co HS is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mifflin Co HS rank in PA?

Mifflin Co HS ranks #1,831 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mifflin Co HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Mifflin Co HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mifflin Co HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mifflin Co HS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Mifflin Co HS a charter school?

No, Mifflin Co HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mifflin Co HS a Title I school?

No, Mifflin Co HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mifflin Co HS?

53.1% of students at Mifflin Co HS 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,066
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mifflin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.3%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
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.
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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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