Pocono Mountain Sd School District
School District · Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#67 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,662
+$5,522 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
7,874 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
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 7.5/10, Pocono Mountain Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tobyhanna EL Ctr, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Pocono Mountain Sd students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.0%.
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 7.5/10. 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?
Tobyhanna EL Ctr is the highest-rated school in Pocono Mountain Sd with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Pocono Mountain Sd?
Across schools in Pocono Mountain Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.0%. 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 7.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Pocono Mountain Sd with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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