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#2634 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mifflin Co Jhs
School · Mifflin County Sd · Lewistown, PA
A Mifflin County Sd school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Cedar Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
- Math 20% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mifflin Co Jhs score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
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 Mifflin Co Jhs 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin County Academy of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Stony Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Church Lane Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 5.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mifflin County Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 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 Jhs is listed in Mifflin County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mifflin Co Jhs
Mifflin Co Jhs is a public school in Lewistown, PA, part of Mifflin County Sd, serving approximately 716 students in grades 8th-9th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,634 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mifflin Co Jhs
What grades does Mifflin Co Jhs serve?
Mifflin Co Jhs serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Mifflin Co Jhs?
Mifflin Co Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Co Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Co Jhs is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mifflin Co Jhs rank in PA?
Mifflin Co Jhs ranks #2,634 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mifflin Co Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Mifflin Co Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mifflin Co Jhs has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Mifflin Co Jhs a charter school?
No, Mifflin Co Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mifflin Co Jhs a Title I school?
No, Mifflin Co Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mifflin Co Jhs?
60.2% of students at Mifflin Co Jhs 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
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mifflin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (717) 248-5441
- 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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