Top Rankings
Governor Mifflin SD 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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,023 students in Governor Mifflin SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Governor Mifflin SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,023 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Governor Mifflin SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,232 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
14%
# Black Students
184 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,351 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
58%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
265
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
280
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
292
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
277
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
279
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
322
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
297
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
406
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
325
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
384
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,005 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,519
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,005
$23,089
Best Governor Mifflin SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1332 Alleghenyville Rd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5079
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5079
Grades: K-4
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Waverly St
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5089
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5089
Grades: 9-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #33.
Mifflin Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
598 Governor Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-1489
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-1489
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Cumru Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5081
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5081
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Governor Mifflin MiddleSchool
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 East Lancaster Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-1465
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-1465
Grades: 7-8
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Governor Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5083
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5083
Grades: 5-6
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Governor Mifflin SD School District?
Governor Mifflin SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,023 students.
What is the rank of Governor Mifflin SD School District?
Governor Mifflin SD School District is ranked #382 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 SD School District?
58% of Governor Mifflin SD School District students are White, 31% 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 SD School District?
Governor Mifflin SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,005 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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