Pocono Mountain Sd School District
School District · Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Pocono Mountain Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pocono Mountain Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pocono Mountain East HS
Swiftwater · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swiftwater EL Ctr
Swiftwater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swiftwater Interm Sch
Swiftwater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#228 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,662
+$5,522 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
7,874 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Pocono Mountain Sd ranks #228 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Pocono Mountain Sd's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pocono Mountain East HS (8.6/10), Swiftwater EL Ctr (8.0/10), and Swiftwater Interm Sch (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pocono Mountain Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pocono Mountain Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocono Mountain East HS | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Swiftwater EL Ctr | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Swiftwater Interm Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Pocono Mountain West HS | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Clear Run Intrmd Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Tobyhanna EL Ctr | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Pocono Mountain East Jhs | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Pocono Mountain West Jhs | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Clear Run EL Ctr | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pocono Mountain Sd
Pocono Mountain Sd is a Swiftwater, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 7,874 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $23,662 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Pocono Mountain Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pocono Mountain East HS, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Pocono Mountain Sd students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pocono Mountain Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pocono Mountain Sd with test data.
Schools in Pocono Mountain Sd
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Swiftwater
- Total Enrollment
- 7,874
- Teachers (FTE)
- 693
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pocono Mountain Sd?
Pocono Mountain Sd has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pocono Mountain Sd?
The average composite rating for Pocono Mountain Sd is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pocono Mountain Sd?
Pocono Mountain Sd spends $23,662 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pocono Mountain Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pocono Mountain Sd is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pocono Mountain Sd?
Pocono Mountain East HS is the highest-rated school in Pocono Mountain Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Pocono Mountain Sd?
Across schools in Pocono Mountain Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pocono Mountain Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Pocono Mountain Sd has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 9 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
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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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