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South Scranton Intrmd School vs. West Scranton Intrmd School

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School Overview

School
South Scranton Intrmd School
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
West Scranton Intrmd School
1401 Fellows St
Scranton, PA 18504
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Scranton Intrmd School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

West Scranton Intrmd School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 781 students in grades 5-8, South Scranton Intrmd School 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 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 840 students in grades 5-8, West Scranton Intrmd School 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 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
781 students
840 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Scranton Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Scranton Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Scranton Intrmd School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Scranton Intrmd School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Scranton Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Scranton Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Scranton Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scranton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Scranton Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scranton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2403 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2307 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Scranton Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Scranton Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
12%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Scranton Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Scranton Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Scranton Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Scranton Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Scranton Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Scranton Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Scranton Intrmd School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Scranton Intrmd School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
201
212
Grade 6 Students
197
218
Grade 7 Students
197
186
Grade 8 Students
186
224

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
52%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Scranton Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Scranton Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Scranton Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Scranton Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Scranton Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(17-18 School Year Data)
2%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Scranton Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Scranton Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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