For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,176 students in 18505, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 18505, PA are Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and South Scranton Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18505 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18505, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 18505, PA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
South Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Grades: 5-8
| 872 students
18505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18505, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18505, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and South Scranton Intrmd School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18505, PA?
2 public middle schools are located in 18505, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18505, PA?
18505, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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