Serving 729 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swiftwater Interm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Swiftwater Interm School's student population of 729 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swiftwater Interm School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swiftwater Interm School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
17%
14%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
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 #1333 out of 2,549 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 MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Swiftwater Interm School?
729 students attend Swiftwater Interm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Swiftwater Interm School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swiftwater Interm School part of?
Swiftwater Interm School is part of Pocono Mountain SD School District.
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