Dunmore Middle School (Closed 2015)

300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 261 students in grades 7-8, Dunmore Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(13-14)
78%
72%
(13-14)
85%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Dunmore Middle School?
261 students attend Dunmore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dunmore Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunmore Middle School?
Dunmore Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunmore Middle School offer ?
Dunmore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dunmore Middle School part of?
Dunmore Middle School is part of Dunmore School District.

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