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#1118 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 39% in state
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus
Elementary School · Lakeland School District · Scott Township, PA
An elementary school in Scott Township, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1333 Lakeland Dr, Scott Township, PA 18433
- Math 57% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,847
Median home value
$201,800
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Valley View Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 3–5 | 4.3 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Carbondale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 752 | 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.
Lakeland School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus is listed in Lakeland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus is a public elementary school in Scott Township, PA, part of Lakeland School District, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,118 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus
What grades does Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus serve?
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus?
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus rank in PA?
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus ranks #1,118 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus a charter school?
No, Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus a Title I school?
No, Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus?
38.7% of students at Lakeland EL Sch - Scott Campus 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
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (570) 254-9485
- Area population (ZIP 18433)
- 7,174
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 18433; 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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