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#1470 of 2,846 schools in PA
Dunmore Jshs
High School · Dunmore Sd · Dunmore, PA
A Dunmore Sd high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 W Warren St, Dunmore, PA 18512
- Math 34% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dunmore Jshs score 44% 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 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 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
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Where Dunmore Jshs 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Scranton Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education and Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dunmore Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Jshs is listed in Dunmore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunmore Jshs
Dunmore Jshs is a public high school in Dunmore, PA, part of Dunmore Sd, serving approximately 668 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,470 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunmore Jshs
What grades does Dunmore Jshs serve?
Dunmore Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Dunmore Jshs?
Dunmore Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunmore Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunmore Jshs is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunmore Jshs rank in PA?
Dunmore Jshs ranks #1,470 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dunmore Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunmore Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunmore Jshs has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Dunmore Jshs a charter school?
No, Dunmore Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunmore Jshs a Title I school?
No, Dunmore Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunmore Jshs?
100.0% of students at Dunmore Jshs 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (570) 346-2043
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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