Summary:
The city of Shillington, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools that are part of the Governor Mifflin School District, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all schools, some schools stand out in their academic performance.
Cumru Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts across all grades compared to the other schools in the district, as well as the highest science proficiency rates for 4th grade students. Mifflin Park Elementary School also performs well, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts that are generally higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, the high school and middle schools in the district struggle, with academic performance below the state averages and declining statewide rankings over the past few years.
The wide range in per-student spending across the schools, from $13,315 at Mifflin Park Elementary School to $18,931 at Cumru Elementary School, may indicate funding disparities that could be contributing to the uneven academic performance across the district. Overall, the data highlights the complex challenges facing the Governor Mifflin School District, with significant socioeconomic factors impacting student success and a need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support all schools in the district.
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