Serving 971 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Swiftwater El Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SWIFTWATER EL CTR serves the southeast part of Swiftwater, PA, covering an area of approximately 37.4 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swiftwater El Center's student population of 971 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
971 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Swiftwater El Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swiftwater El Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1533 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swiftwater El Center's ranking?
Swiftwater El Center is ranked #1533 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Swiftwater El Center often compared to?
Swiftwater El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like East Stroudsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Swiftwater El Center?
971 students attend Swiftwater El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Swiftwater El Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swiftwater El Center?
Swiftwater El Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swiftwater El Center offer ?
Swiftwater El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swiftwater El Center part of?
Swiftwater El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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