For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,537 students in 18702, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 18702, PA are Bear Creek Community Charter School and G A R Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18702 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18702, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 18702, PA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Grades: K-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
G A R Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Grant Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7165
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7165
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
18702, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18702, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18702, PA include Bear Creek Community Charter School and G A R Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18702?
2 public middle schools are located in 18702.
What is the racial composition of students in 18702?
18702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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