PITTSBURGH MIFFLIN K-8

Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 310 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, located on Mifflin Road in the Lincoln Place neighborhood, serves as a neighborhood school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that prepares younger students for the transition to middle school and middle schoolers for the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development within its local community.

As part of the larger Pittsburgh Public Schools system, Mifflin K-8 benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to support diverse learning needs and improve student achievement. The school encourages family involvement and community partnership to enhance the educational experience, striving to create an inclusive environment where students can build confidence and core competencies. By offering a continuous educational path from the primary grades through early adolescence, Mifflin seeks to provide stability and consistency for families in the 15207 area.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 at (412) 529-4350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1290 Mifflin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
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PITTSBURGH MIFFLIN K-8 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsburgh SD
Total Students:
310
Teachers:
25.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 310 students

White
56.8%
Black or African American
34.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
42.9%
Male
57.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.