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6.5avg / 10

Pocono Mountain Sd School District

School District · Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

Students: 7,874
Teachers (FTE): 693

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

9

4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

7,874

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#224 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

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 #224 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Pocono Mountain Sd's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pocono Mountain East HS (8.6/10), Pocono Mountain West HS (7.7/10), and Swiftwater Interm Sch (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Swiftwater EL Ctr

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.

#SchoolRating
1Pocono Mountain East HS8.6 / 10
2Pocono Mountain West HS7.7 / 10
3Swiftwater Interm Sch7.5 / 10
4Swiftwater EL Ctr6.9 / 10
5Pocono Mountain West Jhs6.8 / 10
6Tobyhanna EL Ctr6.2 / 10
7Pocono Mountain East Jhs5.8 / 10
8Clear Run Intrmd Sch5.6 / 10
9Clear Run EL Ctr3.7 / 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. District-level spending was $23,662 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, 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 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.2%.

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

Math Proficiency48.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency55.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Pocono Mountain Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Swiftwater
Total Enrollment
7,874
Teachers (FTE)
693
District spending per student
$23,662NCES 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 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 6.5/10. 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 Pocono Mountain Sd?

Pocono Mountain Sd's district-level spending was $23,662 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 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 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. 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 6.5/10 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 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
48.0%
ELA Proficiency
55.2%

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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