Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John Adams #4 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Adams #4 serves the northeast part of Scranton, PA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within the zone typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Adams #4's student population of 214 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Adams #4 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 John Adams #4 is 0.76, which is more 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
#2513 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
36%
16%
Black
22%
14%
White
21%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams #4's ranking?
John Adams #4 is ranked #2513 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are John Adams #4 often compared to?
John Adams #4is often viewed alongside schools like John G Whittier #2, William Prescott #38 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend John Adams #4?
214 students attend John Adams #4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John Adams #4 students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Adams #4?
John Adams #4 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Adams #4 offer ?
John Adams #4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Adams #4 part of?
John Adams #4 is part of Scranton School District.
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