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#1718 of 2,846 schools in PA
Strodes Mills EL Sch
Elementary School · Mifflin County Sd · Mc Veytown, PA
A Mifflin County Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
185 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mc Veytown, PA 17051
- Math 44% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Strodes Mills EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Strodes Mills 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,482
Median home value
$173,900
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Springs Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Belleville Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Kisk Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Meadow View Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.1 | 1–9 | 4.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mifflin County Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Strodes Mills EL Sch is listed in Mifflin County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Strodes Mills EL Sch
Strodes Mills EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mc Veytown, PA, part of Mifflin County Sd, serving approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,718 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Strodes Mills EL Sch
What grades does Strodes Mills EL Sch serve?
Strodes Mills EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Strodes Mills EL Sch?
Strodes Mills EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strodes Mills EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Strodes Mills EL Sch is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Strodes Mills EL Sch rank in PA?
Strodes Mills EL Sch ranks #1,718 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Strodes Mills EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Strodes Mills EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Strodes Mills EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Strodes Mills EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Strodes Mills EL Sch a charter school?
No, Strodes Mills EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Strodes Mills EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Strodes Mills EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Strodes Mills EL Sch?
98.9% of students at Strodes Mills 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mifflin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (717) 248-7154
- Area population (ZIP 17051)
- 4,402
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 17051; 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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