Governor Mifflin SD

Shillington, Pennsylvania — 6 schools

4,118
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$20,052
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Governor Mifflin SD operates 6 public schools serving 4,118 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,154 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Berks County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,052 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 67.4% local, 25.7% state, and 6.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $86,133 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #462 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 403.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.1% White, 35.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American across the district's schools.

Governor Mifflin Shs accounts for 34.3% of all Governor Mifflin SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Governor Mifflin SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Governor Mifflin SD school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Governor Mifflin SD school enrollment ranges from 459 students (lowest) to 1,425 students (highest), a spread of 966 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Governor Mifflin SD student-counselor ratio is 403:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Governor Mifflin SD chronic absenteeism rate is 14.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.9%
Federal
25.7%
State
67.4%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
462 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Berks County county, where this district is located.

$1,086
Studio/mo
$1,237
1 BR/mo
$1,575
2 BR/mo
$1,937
3 BR/mo
$2,085
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,133
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Governor Mifflin SD.

White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
403.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Governor Mifflin SD

School Enrollment
Governor Mifflin Shs
1,425
Governor Mifflin Ms
631
Intermediate Sch
623
Cumru El Sch
513
Mifflin Park El Sch
503
Brecknock El Sch
459

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Governor Mifflin SD?

Governor Mifflin SD has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 4,118 students.

How much does Governor Mifflin SD spend per student?

Governor Mifflin SD spends $20,052 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #462 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Governor Mifflin SD?

The average teacher salary in Governor Mifflin SD is $86,133 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Governor Mifflin SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Berks County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Governor Mifflin SD?

Governor Mifflin SD students are 52.1% White, 35.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Governor Mifflin SD?

Governor Mifflin SD has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #462 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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