Serving 336 students in grades 6-7, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
81%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center?
336 students attend Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center offer ?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center part of?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Center is part of Greater Nanticoke Area School District.
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