George Bancroft #34 (Closed 2021)

1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Bancroft #34 ranks in the top 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Top Rankings

George Bancroft #34 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1145 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
38%
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<50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Bancroft #34 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
54%
14%
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Black
12%
14%
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White
21%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
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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 George Bancroft #34's ranking?
George Bancroft #34 is ranked #1145 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend George Bancroft #34?
234 students attend George Bancroft #34.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of George Bancroft #34 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Bancroft #34?
George Bancroft #34 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Bancroft #34 offer ?
George Bancroft #34 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Bancroft #34 part of?
George Bancroft #34 is part of Scranton School District.

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