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Mifflin County Junior High School

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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 383 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Mifflin County Junior High School faces some challenges, with proficiency rates in PSSA tests generally lower than the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (20.1%), Science (55.1%), and English Language Arts (54.5%) for all grades are below the state and district averages. The school's dropout rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 0.7% to 2.2% in recent years, which are higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.15% to 56.51% in recent years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the school's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 13.2 to 13.8 in recent years, the significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $18 to $13,272, may suggest inconsistencies or changes in funding sources or budgetary priorities. To address these challenges, the school and district should focus on developing targeted strategies to improve instructional quality, provide equitable resources and support, and implement effective dropout prevention programs to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 700 Cedar Street
       Lewistown, PA  17044

(717) 248-5441

District: Mifflin County School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  768

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
4.6%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mifflin County Junior High School ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.46. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.6%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mifflin County Junior High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Mifflin County Junior High School employs 57.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mifflin County Junior High School is $18.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mifflin County Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mifflin County Junior High School 420th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mifflin County Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Mifflin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mifflin County School District 383rd of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 50.85 462nd 758 39.1%
2014 50.09 442nd 728 39.3%
2015 46.80 484th 835 42.0%
2016 36.53 577th 870 33.7%
2017 37.61 571st 877 34.9%
2018 53.44 444th 861 48.4%
2019 46.83 510th 891 42.8%
2021 41.68 485th 797 39.1%
2022 49.46 473rd 883 46.4%
2023 49.80 471st 893 47.3%
2024 54.46 420th 891 52.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.04 82nd 199 58.8%
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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 500th 874 42.8%
2024 44.31 501st 877 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.56 389th 860 54.8%
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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 218th 660 67.0%
2024 42.75 339th 672 49.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mifflin County Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.50 439th 870 49.5%
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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 145th 362 59.9%
2024 73.04 67th 362 81.5%
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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 536th 681 21.3%
2024 34.77 457th 673 32.1%
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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.

Mifflin County Junior High School Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2012 824 20 5 14 0 1 0 0 864
2013 786 15 3 20 0 0 11 0 835
2014 808 13 2 19 0 0 18 0 860
2015 833 18 5 16 0 0 21 0 893
2016 789 20 5 21 1 0 12 0 848
2017 759 12 3 22 1 0 12 0 809
2018 729 12 4 31 1 0 16 0 793
2019 721 21 8 28 0 0 11 0 789
2020 710 21 5 24 1 0 15 0 776
2021 676 15 2 31 1 0 17 0 742
2022 742 13 2 34 1 0 12 0 804
2023 708 13 2 35 1 0 9 0 768

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mifflin County Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 510th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 471st 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)24.922.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mifflin County Junior High School)5249.6
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mifflin County Junior High School)51.850.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Mifflin County Junior High School)24.922.2
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mifflin County Junior High School)5249.6
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mifflin County Junior High School)51.850.4
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students789768
 2.7%
African American2113
 38.1%
American Indian01
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic2835
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White721708
 1.8%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%56.5%
 2.9%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 768 students attended 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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