Very Good
#615 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 22% in state
Swiftwater Interm Sch
Middle School · Pocono Mountain Sd · Swiftwater, PA
A Pocono Mountain Sd middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 200 208 Campus Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370
- Math 44% vs PA 43% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swiftwater Interm Sch score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swiftwater Interm 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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
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.
Pocono Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Interm Sch is listed in Pocono Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swiftwater Interm Sch
Swiftwater Interm Sch is a public middle school in Swiftwater, PA, part of Pocono Mountain Sd, serving approximately 727 students in grades 4th-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swiftwater Interm Sch
What grades does Swiftwater Interm Sch serve?
Swiftwater Interm Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Swiftwater Interm Sch?
Swiftwater Interm Sch has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Interm Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Interm Sch is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swiftwater Interm Sch rank in PA?
Swiftwater Interm Sch ranks #615 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Swiftwater Interm Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Swiftwater Interm Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Swiftwater Interm Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swiftwater Interm Sch has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Swiftwater Interm Sch a charter school?
No, Swiftwater Interm Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swiftwater Interm Sch a Title I school?
No, Swiftwater Interm Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swiftwater Interm Sch?
99.6% of students at Swiftwater Interm 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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