Very Good
#1077 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Tobyhanna EL Ctr
Elementary School · Pocono Mountain Sd · Pocono Pines, PA
A Pocono Mountain Sd elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
398 Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350
- Math 55% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tobyhanna EL Ctr score 55% 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 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
99.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tobyhanna 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,058
Median home value
$218,000
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Pocono Mountain SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Run EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–2 | Not available | 699 | Compare → |
| Clear Run Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–6 | Not available | 907 | Compare → |
| Swiftwater EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–3 | Not available | 986 | 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.
Pocono Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Tobyhanna EL Ctr is listed in Pocono Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tobyhanna EL Ctr
Tobyhanna EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Pocono Pines, PA, part of Pocono Mountain Sd, serving approximately 555 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tobyhanna EL Ctr
What grades does Tobyhanna EL Ctr serve?
Tobyhanna EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tobyhanna EL Ctr?
Tobyhanna EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tobyhanna EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Tobyhanna EL Ctr is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tobyhanna EL Ctr rank in PA?
Tobyhanna EL Ctr ranks #1,077 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tobyhanna EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Tobyhanna EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Tobyhanna EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tobyhanna EL Ctr has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tobyhanna EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Tobyhanna EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tobyhanna EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Tobyhanna EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tobyhanna EL Ctr?
99.5% of students at Tobyhanna 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (570) 839-7121
- Area population (ZIP 18350)
- 595
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 18350; 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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