Mifflin County Junior High School

Summary:

Mifflin County Junior High School is a public secondary school located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 768 students. The school is part of the Mifflin County School District, which is ranked 382 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mifflin County Junior High School has seen fluctuating dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.0% in 2018-2019, which is generally lower than the state average. However, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA tests are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in Math, the school's proficiency rate for all grades was 22.2%, compared to the district's 29.5% and the state's 39.3%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 56.51% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, Mifflin County Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 13.8 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. This suggests a potentially more personalized learning environment for students. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from $18 in 2021-2022 to $13,272 in 2020-2021, which may warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors and their impact on the school's performance.

Detail:

Public 8-9

700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA 17044

(717) 248-5441

District: Mifflin County School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 768

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

4.6%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mifflin County Junior High School ranks worse than 52.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.8. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.6%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mifflin County Junior High School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Mifflin County Junior High School employs 57.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mifflin County Junior High School is $18.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mifflin County Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mifflin County Junior High School 471^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mifflin County Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Mifflin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mifflin County School District 382^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mifflin County Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	50.85	462^nd	758	39.1%
2014	50.09	442^nd	728	39.3%
2015	46.80	484^th	835	42.0%
2016	36.53	577^th	870	33.7%
2017	37.61	571^st	877	34.9%
2018	53.44	444^th	861	48.4%
2019	46.83	510^th	891	42.8%
2021	41.68	485^th	797	39.1%
2022	49.46	473^rd	883	46.4%
2023	49.80	471^st	893	47.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.79	500^th	874	42.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.43	218^th	660	67.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.09	145^th	362	59.9%

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Rank History for White students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.34	536^th	681	21.3%

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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 Mifflin County Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	824	20	5	14	0	1	0	864
2013	786	15	3	20	0	0	11	835
2014	808	13	2	19	0	0	18	860
2015	833	18	5	16	0	0	21	893
2016	789	20	5	21	1	0	12	848
2017	759	12	3	22	1	0	12	809
2018	729	12	4	31	1	0	16	793
2019	721	21	8	28	0	0	11	789
2020	710	21	5	24	1	0	15	776
2021	676	15	2	31	1	0	17	742
2022	742	13	2	34	1	0	12	804
2023	708	13	2	35	1	0	9	768

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 Mifflin County Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	864	46.2	18.6	42.2
2013	835	51.2	16.3	43.7
2014	860	54.1	15.8	44.7
2015	893	55.0	16.2	47.8
2016	848	57.0	14.8	53.9
2017	809	56.6	14.2	54.5
2018	793	55.8	14.1	53.7
2019	789	57.3	13.7	53.6
2020	776	56.8	13.6	55.3
2021	742	56.1	13.2	45.1
2022	804	57.8	13.8	54.5
2023	768	57.6	13.3	56.5

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 Mifflin County Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	864	46.2	18.6	42.2
2013	835	51.2	16.3	43.7
2014	860	54.1	15.8	44.7
2015	893	55.0	16.2	47.8
2016	848	57.0	14.8	53.9
2017	809	56.6	14.2	54.5
2018	793	55.8	14.1	53.7
2019	789	57.3	13.7	53.6
2020	776	56.8	13.6	55.3
2021	742	56.1	13.2	45.1
2022	804	57.8	13.8	54.5
2023	768	57.6	13.3	56.5

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 Mifflin County Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$214 (1.8%)	$11,756 (98.2%)	$11,970
2020	$222 (1.8%)	$11,820 (98.2%)	$12,042
2021	$875 (6.6%)	$12,397 (93.4%)	$13,272
2022	$02 (11.1%)	$16 (88.9%)	$18

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mifflin County Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 510^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 471^st of 893 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Mifflin County Junior High School)	24.9	22.2	2.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mifflin County Junior High School)	52	49.6	2.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mifflin County Junior High School)	51.8	50.4	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Mifflin County Junior High School)	24.9	22.2	2.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mifflin County Junior High School)	52	49.6	2.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mifflin County Junior High School)	51.8	50.4	1.4%
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	789	768	2.7%
African American	21	13	38.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	28	35	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	721	708	1.8%
Two or More Races	11	9	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.6%	56.5%	2.9%

Schools Near Mifflin County Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSSA Math (2023)		PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)		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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mifflin County Junior High School	Public	8-9	700 Cedar Street	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 248-5441	768	58	13.3	56.5%	708 (92.2%)	13 (1.7%)	35 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)								(n/a)	22.2	22.2	49.6	49.6	50.4	50.4	$18	$02	$16

Frequently Asked Questions about Mifflin County Junior High School

What district is Mifflin County Junior High School in?

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How many students attend Mifflin County Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 768 students attended Mifflin County Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mifflin County Junior High School?

Students at Mifflin County Junior High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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