For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,572 students in 18512, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18512, PA are Mid Valley Secondary Center and Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18512 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18512, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18512, PA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 7-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
18512, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 18512, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18512, PA include Mid Valley Secondary Center and Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18512?
2 public middle schools are located in 18512.
What is the racial composition of students in 18512?
18512 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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