Dunmore High School is the secondary education, public school for the borough of Dunmore, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Dunmore School District. Dunmore High School is located at 300 West Warren Street.
Serving 824 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dunmore El Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunmore El Ctr's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Scranton, PA, covering approximately 9 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunmore El Center's student population of 824 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunmore El Center 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 Dunmore El Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson and Blue
School Mascot
Buck
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunmore El Center's ranking?
Dunmore El Center is ranked #1413 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dunmore El Center often compared to?
Dunmore El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Valley View El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dunmore El Center?
824 students attend Dunmore El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dunmore El Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunmore El Center?
Dunmore El Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunmore El Center offer ?
Dunmore El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunmore El Center part of?
Dunmore El Center is part of Dunmore School District.
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