Very Good
#545 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 19% in state
North Pocono Intmd Sch
Elementary School · North Pocono Sd · Moscow, PA
A North Pocono Sd elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
701 Church St, Moscow, PA 18444
- Math 56% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 52% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Pocono Intmd Sch score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Pocono Intmd 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated744/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moscow), 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
$84,919
Median home value
$249,400
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Pocono Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Pocono Intmd Sch is listed in North Pocono SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Pocono Intmd Sch
North Pocono Intmd Sch is a public elementary school in Moscow, PA, part of North Pocono Sd, serving approximately 424 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Pocono Intmd Sch
What grades does North Pocono Intmd Sch serve?
North Pocono Intmd Sch serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend North Pocono Intmd Sch?
North Pocono Intmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pocono Intmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pocono Intmd Sch is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Pocono Intmd Sch rank in PA?
North Pocono Intmd Sch ranks #545 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is North Pocono Intmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
North Pocono Intmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 North Pocono Intmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Pocono Intmd Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Pocono Intmd Sch a charter school?
No, North Pocono Intmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Pocono Intmd Sch a Title I school?
No, North Pocono Intmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Pocono Intmd Sch?
38.7% of students at North Pocono Intmd 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (570) 842-7676
- Area population (ZIP 18444)
- 13,681
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 18444; 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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