Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mifflin Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mifflin Park Elementary School serves the northeast part of Reading, PA, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mifflin Park Elementary School's student population of 503 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Mifflin Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mifflin Park Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
45%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mifflin Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mifflin Park Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mifflin Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mifflin Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mifflin Park Elementary School?
503 students attend Mifflin Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mifflin Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mifflin Park Elementary School?
Mifflin Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mifflin Park Elementary School offer ?
Mifflin Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mifflin Park Elementary School part of?
Mifflin Park Elementary School is part of Governor Mifflin School District.
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