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Isaac Tripp EL Sch

Elementary School · Scranton Sd · Scranton, PA

A Scranton Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 North Everett Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504

  • Math 23% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-28.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$17,395
Chronic Absenteeism58.6%

Students at Isaac Tripp EL Sch score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.9%

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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The neighborhood

Where Isaac Tripp EL 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,644/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scranton), 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

$52,542

Median home value

$144,200

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Neil Armstrong #40Enrollment path unverified3.0K–40.8 mi427Compare →
Charles Sumner #18Enrollment path unverified3.6PK–40.9 mi247Compare →
All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–81.2 mi188Compare →
Merakey Education and Autism CenterPrivate · tuition5.6private3–121.3 mi34Compare →

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.

Scranton Sd

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#14 of 15
District spending per student
$17,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Isaac Tripp EL Sch is listed in Scranton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Isaac Tripp EL Sch

Isaac Tripp EL Sch is a public elementary school in Scranton, PA, part of Scranton Sd, serving approximately 672 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,810 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Isaac Tripp EL Sch

What grades does Isaac Tripp EL Sch serve?

Isaac Tripp EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Isaac Tripp EL Sch?

Isaac Tripp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Tripp EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Tripp EL Sch is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Isaac Tripp EL Sch rank in PA?

Isaac Tripp EL Sch ranks #2,810 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Isaac Tripp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Isaac Tripp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Isaac Tripp EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Isaac Tripp EL Sch has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Isaac Tripp EL Sch a charter school?

No, Isaac Tripp EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Isaac Tripp EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Isaac Tripp EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Isaac Tripp EL Sch?

99.9% of students at Isaac Tripp EL 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
672
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Lackawanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.6%
Area population (ZIP 18504)
20,563
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 18504; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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