Decatur Township’s public schools score below 67% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
In Decatur Township, 28% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Decatur Township, 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.
Decatur Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1745 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Decatur Township’s, its schools beat 16%, 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 ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mifflin Co Christian Academy (private) and Decatur School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Decatur Township’s grade
C: better than 33% of Pennsylvania school districts, #856 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. 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 Decatur Township, with each school’s own grade.
4th grade in Decatur Township · 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 Decatur Township · 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 Decatur Township
Mifflin Co MS
Grades 6–7 · 733 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
7th grade in Decatur Township
Mifflin Co MS
Grades 6–7 · 733 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
8th grade in Decatur Township
Mifflin Co JHS
Grades 8–9 · 678 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
9th grade in Decatur Township
Mifflin Co JHS
Grades 8–9 · 678 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
10th grade in Decatur Township
Mifflin Co HS
Grades 10–12 · 1,032 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
11th grade in Decatur Township
Mifflin Co HS
Grades 10–12 · 1,032 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
12th grade in Decatur Township
Mifflin Co HS
Grades 10–12 · 1,032 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lewistown
Decatur Township’s public schools are run by Mifflin County School District, which also serves Armagh, Bratton, Brown and Burnham 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
Decatur Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Decatur Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township | C | Mifflin County |
| Armagh | C | Mifflin County |
| Fermanagh | B− | Juniata County |
| Fayette | B− | Juniata County |
| Derry | C | Mifflin County |
| West Beaver | B+ | Midd-West |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Mifflin County with Decatur Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Decatur Township
8 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 Decatur Township’s schools
Are Decatur Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Decatur Township children attend score below 67% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #856 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Decatur Township in?
Mifflin County School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,491 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Decatur Township kids go to high school?
Mifflin Co HS in Lewistown, with 1,032 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Decatur Township’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 Decatur Township spend per student?
$16,601 in Mifflin County School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Decatur Township?
Yes: Mifflin Co Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 104 students) and Decatur School (religious, grades 1–8, 15 students).
Parents talk
What Decatur Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Decatur Township → 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.