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#1668 of 2,846 schools in PA
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
Middle School · Greater Nanticoke Area Sd · Nanticoke, PA
A Greater Nanticoke Area Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
600 East Union St, Nanticoke, PA 18634
- Math 18% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr score 31% proficient, which is below 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 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nanticoke), 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
$60,482
Median home value
$108,600
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is listed in Greater Nanticoke Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is a public middle school in Nanticoke, PA, part of Greater Nanticoke Area Sd, serving approximately 531 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
What grades does Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr serve?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr rank in PA?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr ranks #1,668 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr a charter school?
No, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr a Title I school?
No, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
100.0% of students at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (570) 735-2770
- Area population (ZIP 18634)
- 13,638
- Area average commute
- 21.6 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 18634; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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