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High Schools

Mifflin Co JHS

Mifflin County SD · Mifflin County · 700 Cedar Street, Lewistown, PA 17044.0

(717)248-5441

2/10
#506
Rank 506 out of 625
Top 81%
English Language Arts2/10 · #531 · 15th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #541 · 14th percentile
Science5/10 · #342 · 45th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the heart of central Pennsylvania's Juniata River Valley, Mifflin County Junior High serves the Lewistown community — a small, working-class town surrounded by mountains and farmland where tight-knit ties run deep. Academics here are a challenge, with the school sitting in the lower range statewide, so families who prioritize strong core skills may want to explore additional support or enrichment options outside the classroom. That said, for families rooted in the area and drawn to the slower pace and outdoor character of small-town Pennsylvania life, this school is part of a community where kids tend to know their teachers and neighbors by name.

Student Demographics

296 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
267 (90%)
Hispanic
16 (5%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged150 (51%)
Students with Disabilities52 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

678
Enrollment
56.9
Teachers (FTE)
11.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #387 · 42nd percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found