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#1341 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 47% in state
Dunmore EL Ctr
Elementary School · Dunmore Sd · Dunmore, PA
A Dunmore Sd elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 W Warren St, Dunmore, PA 18512
- Math 50% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunmore EL Ctr score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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 Dunmore 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,097
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris #27Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| St Clare St. Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| St Clare/saint Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| St Mary of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 150 | 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.
Dunmore Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunmore EL Ctr is listed in Dunmore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunmore EL Ctr
Dunmore EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Dunmore, PA, part of Dunmore Sd, serving approximately 790 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,341 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunmore EL Ctr
What grades does Dunmore EL Ctr serve?
Dunmore EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dunmore EL Ctr?
Dunmore EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunmore EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunmore EL Ctr is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunmore EL Ctr rank in PA?
Dunmore EL Ctr ranks #1,341 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dunmore EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunmore EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Dunmore EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunmore EL Ctr has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dunmore EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Dunmore EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunmore EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Dunmore EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunmore EL Ctr?
100.0% of students at Dunmore 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 790
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (570) 347-6794
- Area population (ZIP 18512)
- 12,714
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 18512; 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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