Mill City Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1113 Buttermilk Rd
Dalton, PA 18414
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mill City 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
50-54%
45%
(17-18)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Mill City Elementary School?
189 students attend Mill City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mill City Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill City Elementary School?
Mill City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mill City Elementary School offer ?
Mill City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mill City Elementary School part of?
Mill City Elementary School is part of Tunkhannock Area School District.

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