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5.5 avg / 10

Scranton Sd School District

School District · Scranton, Pennsylvania

Students: 9,266
Teachers (FTE): 673

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

15

10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,395

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#388 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,395

$745 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

9,266 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

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 5.5/10, Scranton Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Frances Willard #32, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Scranton Sd students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 23.5%
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ELA Proficiency 39.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Scranton Sd with test data.

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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in 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?

Frances Willard #32 is the highest-rated school in Scranton Sd with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Scranton Sd?

Across schools in Scranton Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. 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 5.5/10 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 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
23.5%
ELA Proficiency
39.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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.

Read our full methodology

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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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