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Walker Township Elementary School (Closed 2023)

7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Walker Township Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (17-18)
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
30-39%
45%
(17-18)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(17-18)
2%
11%
Black
(17-18)
n/a
15%
White
(17-18)
98%
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Walker Township Elementary School?
125 students attend Walker Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Walker Township Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Walker Township Elementary School offer ?
Walker Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walker Township Elementary School part of?
Walker Township Elementary School is part of Juniata County School District.

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