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#2739 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mcnichols Plaza
Elementary School · Scranton Sd · Scranton, PA
A Scranton Sd elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1111 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
- Math 13% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcnichols Plaza score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mcnichols Plaza 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$52,599
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John G Whittier #2Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy #7Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Montessori KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 11 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Scranton Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Mcnichols Plaza is listed in Scranton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcnichols Plaza
Mcnichols Plaza is a public elementary school in Scranton, PA, part of Scranton Sd, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,739 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcnichols Plaza
What grades does Mcnichols Plaza serve?
Mcnichols Plaza serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mcnichols Plaza?
Mcnichols Plaza has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnichols Plaza?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnichols Plaza 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 Mcnichols Plaza rank in PA?
Mcnichols Plaza ranks #2,739 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mcnichols Plaza's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcnichols Plaza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Mcnichols Plaza?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcnichols Plaza has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcnichols Plaza a charter school?
No, Mcnichols Plaza is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcnichols Plaza a Title I school?
No, Mcnichols Plaza is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcnichols Plaza?
100.0% of students at Mcnichols Plaza 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
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (570) 348-3685
- Area population (ZIP 18505)
- 21,417
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 18505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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