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#1947 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mifflinburg EL Sch
Elementary School · Mifflinburg Area Sd · Mifflinburg, PA
A Mifflinburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 Shipton St, Mifflinburg, PA 17844
- Math 82% proficient (2011)
- Reading 72% proficient (2011)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mifflinburg EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2009, to 77% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 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
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Where Mifflinburg 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated729/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mifflinburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,165
Median home value
$213,700
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Limestone Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 1–9 | 3.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Shady Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–11 | 3.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Penn View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mifflinburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mifflinburg EL Sch is listed in Mifflinburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mifflinburg EL Sch
Mifflinburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mifflinburg, PA, part of Mifflinburg Area Sd, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,947 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mifflinburg EL Sch
What grades does Mifflinburg EL Sch serve?
Mifflinburg EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Mifflinburg EL Sch?
Mifflinburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mifflinburg EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mifflinburg EL Sch is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mifflinburg EL Sch rank in PA?
Mifflinburg EL Sch ranks #1,947 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mifflinburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mifflinburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Mifflinburg EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mifflinburg EL Sch has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Mifflinburg EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mifflinburg EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mifflinburg EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mifflinburg EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mifflinburg EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Mifflinburg 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (570) 966-8320
- Area population (ZIP 17844)
- 10,374
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 17844; 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, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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