Pocono El Center (Closed 2014)
161 Tumbleweed Dr
Tannersville, PA
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pocono El Center served 727 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 727 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 85% | 73% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 67% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 11% |
| Black | 17% | 15% |
| White | 64% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pocono Mountain School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pocono El Center is Monroe Career & Technical Inst (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Stroudsburg Middle School (4.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bartonsville Monroe Career & Technical Inst Vocational School Grades: 9-12
2.5 miles
194 Laurel Lake Road
Bartonsville, PA 18321
(570) 629-2001 2.5 9-12 n/a - Stroudsburg Stroudsburg Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 67%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-7 | 1,169 student10
4.7 miles
200 Pocono Commons
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 213-0203 4.7 5-7 1,169 - Swiftwater Pocono Mountain East Junior High School Math: 40% | Reading: 65%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 668 students10
4.8 miles
125 Center Court
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121 4.8 7-8 668 - Swiftwater Swiftwater El Center Math: 56% | Reading: 68%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 980 students10
4.8 miles
135 Academic Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121 4.8 K-3 980 - Swiftwater Swiftwater Interm School Math: 43% | Reading: 55%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 913 students10
4.8 miles
208 Campus Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121 4.8 4-6 913
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