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#2757 of 2,846 schools in PA
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Middle School · Scranton Sd · Scranton, PA
A Scranton Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 Maple St, Scranton, PA 18505
- Math 11% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Scranton Intrmd Sch 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 48 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 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Scranton Intrmd 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Scranton Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Northeast Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Lutheran Academy - ScrantonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education and Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 3–12 | 2.9 mi | 34 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scranton Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 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
South Scranton Intrmd Sch is listed in Scranton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Scranton Intrmd Sch
South Scranton Intrmd Sch is a public middle school in Scranton, PA, part of Scranton Sd, serving approximately 781 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,757 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Scranton Intrmd Sch
What grades does South Scranton Intrmd Sch serve?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Scranton Intrmd Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Scranton Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch ranks #2,757 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Scranton Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Scranton Intrmd Sch has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Scranton Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, South Scranton Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Scranton Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, South Scranton Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
100.0% of students at South Scranton Intrmd 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 781
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (570) 348-3631
- 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.
- 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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