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#2217 of 2,846 schools in PA

Pittston City Intrmd Ctr

Elementary School · Pittston Area Sd · Pittston, PA

A Pittston Area Sd elementary school serving grades 2nd – 4th.

110 New Street, Pittston, PA 18640

  • Math 48% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$15,622
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pittston City Intrmd Ctr 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average562/100K

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

$57,358

Median home value

$135,200

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18640; 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
Holy Rosary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–81.6 mi151Compare →
Old Forge EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.2K–63.3 mi510Compare →
Triboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–123.5 mi78Compare →
Wyoming Area Primary CtrEnrollment path unverified6.91–33.6 mi461Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pittston Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is listed in Pittston Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittston City Intrmd Ctr

Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is a public elementary school in Pittston, PA, part of Pittston Area Sd, serving approximately 702 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,217 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittston City Intrmd Ctr

What grades does Pittston City Intrmd Ctr serve?

Pittston City Intrmd Ctr serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?

Pittston City Intrmd Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 702 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittston City Intrmd Ctr rank in PA?

Pittston City Intrmd Ctr ranks #2,217 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pittston City Intrmd Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittston City Intrmd Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittston City Intrmd Ctr has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pittston City Intrmd Ctr a charter school?

No, Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittston City Intrmd Ctr a Title I school?

No, Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?

61.1% of students at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr 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
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
702
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Luzerne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 18640)
16,418
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
41.1
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 18640; 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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