Very Good
#998 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 35% in state
Dallas Intermediate Sch
Elementary School · Dallas Sd · Dallas, PA
A Dallas Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612
- Math 68% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dallas Intermediate Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dallas Intermediate Sch 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average520/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,022
Median home value
$250,700
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18612; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehman-jackson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| River of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 102 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dallas Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dallas Intermediate Sch is listed in Dallas SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dallas Intermediate Sch
Dallas Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Dallas, PA, part of Dallas Sd, serving approximately 535 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dallas Intermediate Sch
What grades does Dallas Intermediate Sch serve?
Dallas Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Dallas Intermediate Sch?
Dallas Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Intermediate Sch is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dallas Intermediate Sch rank in PA?
Dallas Intermediate Sch ranks #998 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dallas Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Dallas Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dallas Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallas Intermediate Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dallas Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Dallas Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dallas Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Dallas Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dallas Intermediate Sch?
32.1% of students at Dallas Intermediate Sch 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (570) 674-7271
- Area population (ZIP 18612)
- 17,754
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 18612; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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