Burnham’s public schools score below 67% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Burnham’s districts is 28%, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Burnham, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Burnham’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1989 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Burnham’s, its schools beat 14%, lower than their 33% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,601 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Mifflin Co MS, then Mifflin Co HS. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Burnham’s grade
C: better than 33% of Pennsylvania school districts. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burnham, with each school’s own grade.
4th grade in Burnham · depends on your address
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
Grades 4–5 · 516 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
Indian Valley Intrmd Sch
Grades 4–5 · 212 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Reedsville
5th grade in Burnham · depends on your address
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
Grades 4–5 · 516 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
Indian Valley Intrmd Sch
Grades 4–5 · 212 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Reedsville
6th grade in Burnham
Mifflin Co MS
Grades 6–7 · 733 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
7th grade in Burnham
Mifflin Co MS
Grades 6–7 · 733 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
8th grade in Burnham
Mifflin Co JHS
Grades 8–9 · 678 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
9th grade in Burnham
Mifflin Co JHS
Grades 8–9 · 678 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
10th grade in Burnham
Mifflin Co HS
Grades 10–12 · 1,032 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
Burnham’s public schools are run by Mifflin County School District, which also serves Armagh, Bratton, Brown and Decatur and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Burnham vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Burnham’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Burnham | C | Mifflin County |
Every school in Burnham
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Burnham’s schools
Are Burnham’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Burnham children attend score below 67% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Burnham in?
Mifflin County School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,491 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Burnham kids go to high school?
Mifflin Co HS in Lewistown, with 1,032 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Burnham’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Mifflin County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Burnham spend per student?
$16,601 in Mifflin County School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Burnham families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Burnham → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.