East Stroudsburg Area Sd School District
School District · East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,330
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,330
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#239 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,522
+$3,382 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,330 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
East Stroudsburg Area Sd ranks #239 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. East Stroudsburg Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Smithfield EL Sch (8.3/10), Resica EL Sch (8.0/10), and J M Hill EL Sch (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Stroudsburg Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Stroudsburg Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Stroudsburg Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smithfield EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Resica EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | J M Hill EL Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | East Stroudsburg Shs North | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Bushkill EL Sch | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | East Stroudsburg EL Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | East Stroudsburg Shs South | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lehman Intermediate Sch | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Middle Smithfield EL Sch | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Stroudsburg Area Sd
East Stroudsburg Area Sd is a East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 6,330 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $21,522 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, East Stroudsburg Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Smithfield EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, East Stroudsburg Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 43.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in East Stroudsburg Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Stroudsburg Area Sd with test data.
Schools in East Stroudsburg Area Sd
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- East Stroudsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 6,330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 516
- District spending per student
- $21,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
East Stroudsburg Area Sd has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
The average composite rating for East Stroudsburg Area Sd is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
East Stroudsburg Area Sd's district-level spending was $21,522 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Stroudsburg Area Sd is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Smithfield EL Sch is the highest-rated school in East Stroudsburg Area Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Across schools in East Stroudsburg Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Stroudsburg Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
East Stroudsburg Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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