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Governor Mifflin School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns

Serves Cumru, Shillington, Brecknock, Kenhorst and Mohnton.

Students
4,154
Schools
6
Spent per student
$16,364
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
16:1
Debt
$94.7M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Governor Mifflin School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 47% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
  • Spends 25% less per student than the PA average
  • 16 students per teacher
  • Debt of $94.7M, about $22,799 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Pennside.

K–44 elementary schoolsExeter Township School District
5–82 middle schoolsExeter Township School District
9–122 high schoolsExeter Township School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency31%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)91%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$16,364 per student · 25% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 35%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 67%State 28%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
4,156’20
4,023’21
4,118’22
4,085’23
4,154’24

About steady.

Students
White 52%Hispanic 36%Two or more races 6%Black 4%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

6 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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