Below Average
#2238 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mifflin Co MS
Middle School · Mifflin County Sd · Lewistown, PA
A Mifflin County Sd middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 Manor Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044
- Math 17% vs PA 38% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mifflin Co MS score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mifflin Co MS 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mifflin County Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 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 MS is listed in Mifflin County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mifflin Co MS
Mifflin Co MS is a public middle school in Lewistown, PA, part of Mifflin County Sd, serving approximately 717 students in grades 6th-7th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,238 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mifflin Co MS
What grades does Mifflin Co MS serve?
Mifflin Co MS serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Mifflin Co MS?
Mifflin Co MS has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Co MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Co MS is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mifflin Co MS rank in PA?
Mifflin Co MS ranks #2,238 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mifflin Co MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Mifflin Co MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Mifflin Co MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mifflin Co MS has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Mifflin Co MS a charter school?
No, Mifflin Co MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mifflin Co MS a Title I school?
No, Mifflin Co MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mifflin Co MS?
75.3% of students at Mifflin Co MS 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
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 717
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mifflin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (717) 242-1401
- 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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