Lewistown Elementary School
Lewistown Elementary School serves 548 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Lewistown Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lewistown Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lewistown Elementary School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lewistown Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lewistown Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2194 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 15% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mifflin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lewistown Elementary School is Mifflin County Academy Of Science And Te (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mifflin County Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewistown Mifflin County Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-7 | 773 students10
0.2 miles
2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401 0.2 6-7 773 - Lewistown Lewistown Intrmd School Math: 31% | Reading: 50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 558 students10
0.3 miles
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801 0.3 4-5 558 - Lewistown Mifflin County Academy Of Science And Te Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933 0.8 9-12 n/a - Lewistown Mifflin County Junior High School Math: 32% | Reading: 53%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-9 | 793 students10
1.9 miles
700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441 1.9 8-9 793 - Lewistown Mifflin County High School Math: 51% | Reading: 66%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,216 student10
2.0 miles
501 Sixth Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240 2 10-12 1,216
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