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Mifflinburg Area School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 9 towns

Serves Buffalo, Mifflinburg, West Buffalo, Limestone, Hartley, Union, Lewis, New Berlin and Hartleton.

Students
1,701
Schools
4
Spent per student
$18,488
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$29.3M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Mifflinburg Area School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 69% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Spends 15% less per student than the PA average
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 8.4% since 2020
  • Debt of $29.3M, about $17,240 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency41%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$18,488 per student · 15% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 35%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 54%State 41%Federal 5%

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

Enrollment over time
1,857’20
1,743’21
1,676’22
1,733’23
1,701’24

Down 8.4% since 2020.

Students
White 91%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 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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