Needs Improvement
#2683 of 2,846 schools in PA
Clear Run EL Ctr
Elementary School · Pocono Mountain Sd · Tobyhanna, PA
A Pocono Mountain Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
780 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Run EL Ctr score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2009, to 25% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 8 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Clear Run EL Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,508
Median home value
$181,300
Median rent
$1,795/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiftwater EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–3 | 4.9 mi | 986 | Compare → |
| Tobyhanna EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | Not available | 555 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pocono Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clear Run EL Ctr is listed in Pocono Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Run EL Ctr
Clear Run EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Tobyhanna, PA, part of Pocono Mountain Sd, serving approximately 699 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,683 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Run EL Ctr
What grades does Clear Run EL Ctr serve?
Clear Run EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Clear Run EL Ctr?
Clear Run EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Run EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Run EL Ctr is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clear Run EL Ctr rank in PA?
Clear Run EL Ctr ranks #2,683 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Clear Run EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Run EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clear Run EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Run EL Ctr has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Clear Run EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Clear Run EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clear Run EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Clear Run EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Run EL Ctr?
99.6% of students at Clear Run EL Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (570) 839-7121
- Area population (ZIP 18466)
- 17,997
- Area average commute
- 41.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18466; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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