Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mcnichols Plaza 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcnichols Plaza ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mcnichols Plaza's student population of 349 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcnichols Plaza ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnichols Plaza is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2126 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
51%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnichols Plaza's ranking?
Mcnichols Plaza is ranked #2126 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mcnichols Plaza often compared to?
Mcnichols Plazais often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy #7, Robert Morris #27 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcnichols Plaza?
349 students attend Mcnichols Plaza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mcnichols Plaza students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% 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 Mcnichols Plaza?
Mcnichols Plaza has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcnichols Plaza offer ?
Mcnichols Plaza offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcnichols Plaza part of?
Mcnichols Plaza is part of Scranton SD School District.
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