South Scranton Intrmd School
Tel:
(570)348-3631
- South Scranton Intrmd School serves 562 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
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South Scranton Intrmd School places 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 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Scranton Intrmd School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Scranton Intrmd School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Scranton Intrmd School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2407 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 11% |
| Black | 10% | 15% |
| White | 42% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scranton SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Scranton Intrmd School is West Scranton High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northeast Intrmd School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John G Whittier #2 (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scranton John G Whittier #2 Grades: PK-5 | 681 students
0.6 miles
700 Orchard St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570)348-3690 0.6 PK-5 681 - Scranton Mcnichols Plaza Grades: PK-5 | 500 students
0.6 miles
1111 S Irving Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570)348-3685 0.6 PK-5 500 - Scranton Frances Willard #32 Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
1.0 miles
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570)348-3692 1.0 PK-5 531 - Scranton John F. Kennedy #7 Grades: PK-5 | 418 students
1.1 miles
Prospect Ave & Saginaw St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570)348-3673 1.1 PK-5 418 - Scranton West Scranton High School Grades: 9-12 | 916 students
1.2 miles
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570)348-3616 1.2 9-12 916
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