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 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
95%
60%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
3%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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