Charles Sumner #18
Tel:
(570)348-3688
- Charles Sumner #18 serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Charles Sumner #18 places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Charles Sumner #18's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 306 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles Sumner #18's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles Sumner #18 is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2256 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 11% |
| Black | 12% | 15% |
| White | 54% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scranton SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Charles Sumner #18 is Scranton High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Scranton Intrmd School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Isaac Tripp Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scranton Isaac Tripp Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 773 students
0.4 miles
1000 North Everett Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504
(570)348-3677 0.4 PK-5 773 - Scranton Scranton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1755 students
0.6 miles
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570)348-3481 0.6 9-12 1755 - Scranton West Scranton High School Grades: 9-12 | 916 students
0.7 miles
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570)348-3616 0.7 9-12 916 - Scranton Frances Willard #32 Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
0.9 miles
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570)348-3692 0.9 PK-5 531 - Scranton George Bancroft #34 Grades: PK-5 | 260 students
0.9 miles
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570)348-3667 0.9 PK-5 260
School Reviews
| 5 Charles Sumner is a great, kid friendly school. This school exemplifies a close knit community with excellent parent/ teacher communication. Due to the teachers/staff, this school help our kids to grow educationally and socially. - Posted by Parent - Novba |
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