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#1977 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lakeland Jshs
High School · Lakeland School District · Scott Township, PA
A high school in Scott Township, PA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1355 Lakeland Dr, Scott Township, PA 18433
- Math 31% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lakeland Jshs score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeland 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Area JshsEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 7–12 | 4.8 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Valley View HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 735 | 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
- #2 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 Jshs is listed in Lakeland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeland Jshs
Lakeland Jshs is a public high school in Scott Township, PA, part of Lakeland School District, serving approximately 640 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,977 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeland Jshs
What grades does Lakeland Jshs serve?
Lakeland Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lakeland Jshs?
Lakeland Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Jshs 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 Lakeland Jshs rank in PA?
Lakeland Jshs ranks #1,977 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lakeland Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeland Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Lakeland Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland Jshs has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakeland Jshs a charter school?
No, Lakeland Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeland Jshs a Title I school?
No, Lakeland Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland Jshs?
42.2% of students at Lakeland 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
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (570) 254-9485
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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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