Below Average
#2280 of 2,846 schools in PA
Tuscarora MS
Middle School · Juniata County Sd · Mifflintown, PA
A Juniata County Sd middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3873 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown, PA 17059
- Math 25% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tuscarora MS score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
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 Tuscarora 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,237
Median home value
$216,500
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Windy Acres SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Red Rock SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 3.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Red Rock SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 3.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Juniata County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tuscarora MS is listed in Juniata County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tuscarora MS
Tuscarora MS is a public middle school in Mifflintown, PA, part of Juniata County Sd, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,280 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tuscarora MS
What grades does Tuscarora MS serve?
Tuscarora MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tuscarora MS?
Tuscarora MS has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora MS is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tuscarora MS rank in PA?
Tuscarora MS ranks #2,280 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tuscarora MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuscarora MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Tuscarora MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuscarora MS has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tuscarora MS a charter school?
No, Tuscarora MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tuscarora MS a Title I school?
No, Tuscarora MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tuscarora MS?
51.4% of students at Tuscarora 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Juniata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (717) 436-2165
- Area population (ZIP 17059)
- 7,524
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
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 17059; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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