Serving 737 students in grades 4-6, Swiftwater Interm School 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 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swiftwater Interm School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
737 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swiftwater Interm School 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 Interm School is 0.64, 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
#1717 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swiftwater Interm School's ranking?
Swiftwater Interm School is ranked #1717 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Swiftwater Interm School often compared to?
Swiftwater Interm Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stroudsburg Middle School, Clear Run Intrmd School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Swiftwater Interm School?
737 students attend Swiftwater Interm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Swiftwater Interm School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swiftwater Interm School?
Swiftwater Interm School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swiftwater Interm School offer ?
Swiftwater Interm School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swiftwater Interm School part of?
Swiftwater Interm School is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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