Scranton Sd School District
School District · Scranton, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Scranton Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Scranton 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.
Scranton HS
Scranton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Scranton HS
Scranton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frances Willard #32
Scranton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#486 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.6
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,395
$745 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
9,266 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Scranton Sd ranks #486 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Scranton Sd's schools with real test data average 3.6/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scranton HS (6.0/10), West Scranton HS (5.8/10), and Frances Willard #32 (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Scranton Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Scranton Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scranton HS | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | West Scranton HS | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Frances Willard #32 | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Robert Morris #27 | 4.0 / 10 |
| 5 | John F. Kennedy #7 | 3.8 / 10 |
| 6 | William Prescott #38 | 3.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Charles Sumner #18 | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | John G Whittier #2 | 3.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Mcnichols Plaza | 3.1 / 10 |
| 10 | South Scranton Intrmd Sch | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scranton Sd
Scranton Sd is a Scranton, Pennsylvania school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 9,266 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $17,395 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.6/10, Scranton Sd has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Scranton HS, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Scranton Sd students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.7%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Scranton Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scranton Sd with test data.
Schools in Scranton Sd
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Scranton
- Total Enrollment
- 9,266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 673
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scranton Sd?
Scranton Sd has 15 schools in total — 10 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 Scranton Sd?
The average composite rating for Scranton Sd is 3.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Scranton Sd?
Scranton Sd spends $17,395 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scranton Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scranton Sd is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scranton Sd?
Scranton HS is the highest-rated school in Scranton Sd with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Scranton Sd?
Across schools in Scranton Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scranton Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Scranton Sd has an average school rating of 3.6/10 across 15 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
- 3.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.7%
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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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