Governor Mifflin School District

10 South Waverly Street
Shillington, PA 19607
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Governor Mifflin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,085 students in Governor Mifflin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Governor Mifflin School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,085 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Governor Mifflin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#435 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
36%
48%
55%
51%
57%
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
34%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
55%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,717 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,238
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,717
$23,119

Best Governor Mifflin School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 S Waverly St
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5089
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #22.
Mifflin Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
598 Governor Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-1489
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1332 Alleghenyville Rd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5079
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Cumru Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5081
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Governor Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5083
Grades: 5-6
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Governor Mifflin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 East Lancaster Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-1465
Grades: 7-8
| 596 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Governor Mifflin School District?
Governor Mifflin School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,085 students.
What is the rank of Governor Mifflin School District?
Governor Mifflin School District is ranked #445 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Governor Mifflin School District?
55% of Governor Mifflin School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Governor Mifflin School District?
Governor Mifflin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Governor Mifflin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,717 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,085 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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