Dunmore Middle School (Closed 2015)
- Dunmore Middle School served 261 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 261 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 78% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 85% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dunmore School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Dunmore Middle School is Dunmore Junior Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dunmore El Center (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scranton Dunmore El Center Grades: K-6 | 787 students
0.0 miles
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-6794 0.0 K-6 787 - Scranton Dunmore Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 728 students
0.3 miles
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043 0.3 7-12 728 - Scranton Robert Morris #27 Grades: PK-5 | 314 students
1.1 miles
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681 1.1 PK-5 314 - Scranton William Prescott #38 Grades: PK-5 | 333 students
1.3 miles
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683 1.3 PK-5 333 - Scranton John Adams #4 Grades: PK-5 | 349 students
1.5 miles
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655 1.5 PK-5 349
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