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#1442 of 2,846 schools in PA
Tunkhannock Stem Academy
Middle School · Tunkhannock Area Sd · Tunkhannock, PA
A Tunkhannock Area Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 7th.
41 Philadelphia Ave, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
- Math 28% vs PA 38% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tunkhannock Stem Academy score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tunkhannock Stem Academy 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tunkhannock), 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
$75,293
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endless Mountains Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tunkhannock Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tunkhannock Stem Academy is listed in Tunkhannock Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tunkhannock Stem Academy
Tunkhannock Stem Academy is a public middle school in Tunkhannock, PA, part of Tunkhannock Area Sd, serving approximately 150 students in grades 7th-7th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,442 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tunkhannock Stem Academy
What grades does Tunkhannock Stem Academy serve?
Tunkhannock Stem Academy serves students in grades 7th through 7th.
How many students attend Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
Tunkhannock Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunkhannock Stem Academy is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tunkhannock Stem Academy rank in PA?
Tunkhannock Stem Academy ranks #1,442 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tunkhannock Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tunkhannock Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tunkhannock Stem Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Tunkhannock Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Tunkhannock Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tunkhannock Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Tunkhannock Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
98.0% of students at Tunkhannock Stem Academy 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
- 7th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wyoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (570) 836-3111
- Area population (ZIP 18657)
- 11,043
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 18657; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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