D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Tuscarora MS

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 Old Route 22 East, Mifflintown, PA 17059
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 46% · Math 23% proficient · 23rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
331
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%23/100reading 23rd percentile, math 24th percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −34 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−16 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−24 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%24%reading -22 pts, math -24 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address Old Route 22 East
City Mifflintown
ZIP Code 17059
District 4212600
NCES School ID 421260007276
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17059

Understanding the community around Tuscarora MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,033
Per Capita Income $32,549
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%
High School or Higher 83.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $192,600
Median Rent $728
Owner-Occupied 68.7%
Renter-Occupied 31.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tuscarora MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.5%
Hispanic/Latino 14.5%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 331
Teachers (FTE) 28.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tuscarora MS?
Tuscarora MS has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tuscarora MS?
Tuscarora MS has 331 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Tuscarora MS serve?
Tuscarora MS serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tuscarora MS receive per student?
Tuscarora MS receives $19,254 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tuscarora MS in 17059 ▼
Avg Home Value
$231,565
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
31.3%

Other Schools in 17059

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026