West Mifflin Area School District

1020 Lebanon Road
West Mifflin, PA 15122-1036
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Mifflin Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,393 students in West Mifflin Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West Mifflin Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,393 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Mifflin Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#478 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
38%
47%
55%
39%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
27%
14%
% White
54%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,651 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,511 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,651
$23,724
Spending / Student
$24,511
$23,146

Best West Mifflin Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
764 Beverly Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: K-3 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Homeville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4315 Eliza St
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
West Mifflin Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: 4-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
West Mifflin Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Mifflin Area School District?
West Mifflin Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,393 students.
What is the rank of West Mifflin Area School District?
West Mifflin Area School District is ranked #489 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Mifflin Area School District?
54% of West Mifflin Area School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Mifflin Area School District?
West Mifflin Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is West Mifflin Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,511 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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