For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,288 students in Juniata County 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 Juniata County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,288 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Juniata County 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 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,593 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 $17,541 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,593
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,541
$23,119
Best Juniata County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Main St
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32944 Route 35
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,288 students.
What is the rank of Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District is ranked #466 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Juniata County School District?
86% of Juniata County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Juniata County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,541 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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