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Muhlenberg High School vs. Governor Mifflin Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
Muhlenberg High School
400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School
101 S Waverly St
Reading, PA 19607
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,169 students in grades 10-12, Muhlenberg High 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, Governor Mifflin Sr. High 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 is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,169 students
1,469 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Muhlenberg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Muhlenberg High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
85 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Muhlenberg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muhlenberg School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Governor Mifflin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2169 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2167 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Muhlenberg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muhlenberg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Governor Mifflin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muhlenberg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Governor Mifflin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muhlenberg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Governor Mifflin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 50% in PA)
93%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Muhlenberg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Governor Mifflin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Muhlenberg High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
360
Grade 10 Students
384
343
Grade 11 Students
404
390
Grade 12 Students
381
376

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Governor Mifflin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Governor Mifflin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Governor Mifflin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
28%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Governor Mifflin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Muhlenberg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muhlenberg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Governor Mifflin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Muhlenberg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Governor Mifflin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Muhlenberg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Governor Mifflin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Muhlenberg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muhlenberg School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Governor Mifflin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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