Excellent
#488 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
Swiftwater EL Ctr
Elementary School · Pocono Mountain Sd · Swiftwater, PA
A Pocono Mountain Sd elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 200, Swiftwater, PA 18370
- Math 53% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swiftwater EL Ctr score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
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.
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Where Swiftwater EL 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,469
Median home value
$226,800
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growing Concern SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Clear Run Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–6 | 4.8 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Clear Run EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–2 | 4.9 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Tobyhanna EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | Not available | 555 | Compare → |
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.
Pocono Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swiftwater EL Ctr is listed in Pocono Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swiftwater EL Ctr
Swiftwater EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Swiftwater, PA, part of Pocono Mountain Sd, serving approximately 986 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swiftwater EL Ctr
What grades does Swiftwater EL Ctr serve?
Swiftwater EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Swiftwater EL Ctr?
Swiftwater EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 986 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater EL Ctr is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swiftwater EL Ctr rank in PA?
Swiftwater EL Ctr ranks #488 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Swiftwater EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Swiftwater EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Swiftwater EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swiftwater EL Ctr has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Swiftwater EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Swiftwater EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swiftwater EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Swiftwater EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swiftwater EL Ctr?
99.7% of students at Swiftwater EL 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 986
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (570) 839-7121
- Area population (ZIP 18370)
- 867
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 18370; 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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