Serving 790 students in grades 5-8, South Scranton Intrmd 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
South Scranton Intrmd School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Scranton Intrmd School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Scranton Intrmd School is ranked #2472 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are South Scranton Intrmd School often compared to?
South Scranton Intrmd Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend South Scranton Intrmd School?
790 students attend South Scranton Intrmd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Scranton Intrmd School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Scranton Intrmd School?
South Scranton Intrmd School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Scranton Intrmd School offer ?
South Scranton Intrmd School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Scranton Intrmd School part of?
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