Lewistown Intrmd School

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Lewistown Intrmd School ranks 977 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lewistown Intrmd School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Mifflin County School District, with 503 students. Despite being the largest school in the analysis, it has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Lewistown Intrmd School's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math (36.7%), Science (72.9%), and ELA (48.6%) all lower than the state averages.

The school has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools like Indian Valley Intrmd School and Strodes Mills Elementary School, which have higher test scores, lower percentages of low-socioeconomic students, and higher spending per student. Lewistown Intrmd School's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities.

To improve the school's performance, the Mifflin County School District may need to consider additional resources, targeted interventions, and strategies to address the unique needs of the student population. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 851 out of 1,433 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 977 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other schools across the state.

Detail:

Public 4-5

212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044

(717) 242-5801

District: Mifflin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
977^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30

Students who attend Lewistown Intrmd School usually attend:

Middle:	Mifflin County Middle School
High:	Mifflin County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 507

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

African American:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewistown Intrmd School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Lewistown Intrmd School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mifflin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), African American (3.9%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewistown Intrmd School is 12.5. 4 elementary schools in the Mifflin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lewistown Intrmd School employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewistown Intrmd School is $30, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Mifflin County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewistown Intrmd School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewistown Intrmd School 977^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lewistown Intrmd School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Mifflin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mifflin County School District 383^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewistown Intrmd School

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Rank History for all students at Lewistown Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	39.76	1118^th	1519	26.4%
2014	30.14	1162^nd	1467	20.8%
2015	36.03	1052^nd	1474	28.6%
2016	31.09	1171^st	1554	24.6%
2017	34.30	1125^th	1547	27.3%
2018	34.80	1110^th	1530	27.5%
2019	45.89	996^th	1544	35.5%
2021	48.21	851^st	1433	40.6%
2022	39.85	1026^th	1534	33.1%
2023	40.52	1012^th	1534	34.0%
2024	43.03	977^th	1526	36.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewistown Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.36	875^th	1414	38.1%
2024	43.39	900^th	1432	37.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Lewistown Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.22	984^th	1488	33.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lewistown Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.88	727^th	1043	30.3%
2024	22.61	875^th	1084	19.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lewistown Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.20	902^nd	1495	39.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lewistown Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.15	1083^rd	1236	12.4%
2024	22.92	1036^th	1229	15.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Lewistown Intrmd School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	569	23	3	13	0	0	0	608
2013	542	12	2	15	0	0	12	583
2014	519	8	3	27	0	0	11	568
2015	503	16	3	26	0	0	8	556
2016	488	20	1	23	0	1	16	549
2017	494	13	0	29	1	0	14	551
2018	509	14	1	28	1	0	5	558
2019	487	13	1	35	0	0	10	546
2020	422	16	0	36	1	2	16	493
2021	379	10	2	29	2	2	11	435
2022	429	13	3	27	0	0	6	478
2023	447	18	3	24	0	1	10	503
2024	452	20	5	20	0	2	8	507

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewistown Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	608	41.2	14.7	53
2013	583	42.6	13.6	55.4
2014	568	40.8	13.9	55.3
2015	556	41.0	13.5	58.1
2016	549	40.0	13.7	65.6
2017	551	39.7	13.8	63.2
2018	558	39.9	13.9	69.4
2019	546	40.9	13.3	71.8
2020	493	40.9	12.0	74
2021	435	39.7	10.9	60.2
2022	478	39.2	12.1	72.8
2023	503	40.4	12.4	100
2024	507	40.5	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewistown Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	608	41.2	14.7	53
2013	583	42.6	13.6	55.4
2014	568	40.8	13.9	55.3
2015	556	41.0	13.5	58.1
2016	549	40.0	13.7	65.6
2017	551	39.7	13.8	63.2
2018	558	39.9	13.9	69.4
2019	546	40.9	13.3	71.8
2020	493	40.9	12.0	74
2021	435	39.7	10.9	60.2
2022	478	39.2	12.1	72.8
2023	503	40.4	12.4	100
2024	507	40.5	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewistown Intrmd School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$321 (2.6%)	$11,939 (97.4%)	$12,260
2020	$308 (2.4%)	$12,367 (97.6%)	$12,675
2021	$1,022 (7.1%)	$13,434 (92.9%)	$14,456
2022	$04 (13.3%)	$26 (86.7%)	$30

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewistown Intrmd School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 996^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1012^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Lewistown Intrmd School)	37.6	38	0.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Lewistown Intrmd School)	79.6	68.6	11%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewistown Intrmd School)	62.4	52.9	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Lewistown Intrmd School)	39.4	22.2	17.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewistown Intrmd School)	53.1	50	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Lewistown Intrmd School)	38.6	29.7	8.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Lewistown Intrmd School)	79.6	68.6	11%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewistown Intrmd School)	57.3	51.4	5.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	546	503	7.9%
African American	13	18	38.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	35	24	31.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	487	447	8.2%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.8%	100%	28.2%

Schools Near Lewistown Intrmd School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewistown Intrmd School	Public	4-5	212 Green Ave	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 242-5801	507	41	12.5	100.0%	452 (89.2%)	20 (3.9%)	20 (3.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	43	977^th of 1526 public elementary schools	36.0%		40.5	1012^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	35		35.1	38.3	36.7	72.9	72.9		43.2	54.5	48.6	$30	$04	$26
Lewistown Elementary School	Public	K-3	1 Manor Drive	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 242-5823	452	52	8.7	100.0%	369 (81.6%)	23 (5.1%)	49 (10.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)								(n/a)	18.6			18.6			34.8			34.8	$40	$13	$26
East Derry Elementary School	Public	K-3	2316 Back Maitland Rd	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 543-5615	279	24	11.5	100.0%	269 (96.4%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	40.3			40.3			56.3			56.3	$57	$11	$46
Strodes Mills Elementary School	Public	K-3	185 Chestnut Ridge Rd	Mc Veytown	17051	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 248-7154	268	22	12.3	98.9%	253 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)								(n/a)	44.1			44.1			50.0			50.0	$72	$19	$54
Indian Valley Intrmd School	Public	4-5	125 Kish Rd	Reedsville	17084	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 667-2123	230	13	17.8	50.4%	217 (94.3%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	62.4	658^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.9%		57.5	747^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.3%	89		54.0	50.9	52.5	78.3	78.3		56.7	59.2	58.0	$64	$08	$56
Indian Valley Elementary School	Public	K-3	125 Kish Rd	Reedsville	17084	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 667-2123	355	32	11.1	55.2%	332 (93.5%)	4 (1.1%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)								(n/a)	34.4			34.4			46.1			46.1	$34	$07	$27
Juniata Elementary School	Public	K-5	75 S 7th St	Mifflintown	17059	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 436-2111	675	52	12.9	55.7%	546 (80.9%)	2 (0.3%)	98 (14.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	30.3	1104^th of 1526 public elementary schools	27.7%		31.8	1116^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.2%	12	34.6	25.5	27.2	29.1	77.5	77.5	44.8	38.6	36.2	39.8	$11,392	$2,377	$9,015
Stone Valley Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13006 Greenwood Road	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Stone Valley Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 667-2705	87	11	7.9	57.5%	79 (90.8%)	2 (2.3%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	1063^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	30.3%		49.6	876^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.9%	187	38.5	21.4	26.7	28.6	85.7	85.7	38.5	57.1	33.4	42.9	$14,847	$2,314	$12,533
Blain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	132 Blain Rd	Blain	17006	Perry County	West Perry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 536-3219	267	23	11.4	99.6%	246 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	57.7	748^th of 1526 public elementary schools	51.0%		51.7	846^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.9%	98	48.6	42.8	65.8	53.1	75.0	75.0	60.0	41.7	65.9	56.2	$14,089	$2,932	$11,156
Mount Nittany Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Brandywine Drive	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 272-5970	424	33	12.9	22.4%	344 (81.1%)	12 (2.8%)	13 (3.1%)	29 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	81.6	251^st of 1526 public elementary schools	83.6%		82.2	237^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.6%	14	73.3	68.8	55.5	66.1	93.5	93.5	74.7	72.1	68.3	71.8	$19,871	$1,112	$18,759

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewistown Intrmd School

What is the racial makeup of Lewistown Intrmd School?

Students at Lewistown Intrmd School are 89% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Lewistown Intrmd School a good school?

Lewistown Intrmd School ranks 977^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lewistown Intrmd School attend?

Students who attend Lewistown Intrmd School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mifflin County Middle School
High : Mifflin County High School

How many students attend Lewistown Intrmd School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 507 students attended Lewistown Intrmd School.

What district is Lewistown Intrmd School in?

Mifflin County School District

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