Below Average
#2256 of 2,846 schools in PA
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr
Middle School · Wyoming Area Sd · West Pittston, PA
A Wyoming Area Sd middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643
- Math 37% vs PA 43% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr score 43% 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 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
How we rate schools
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Where Wyoming Area Intermediate 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,685
Median home value
$156,900
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18643; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittston Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 959 | Compare → |
| New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Triboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Solomon/plains MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 741 | 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.
Wyoming Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr is listed in Wyoming Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr is a public middle school in West Pittston, PA, part of Wyoming Area Sd, serving approximately 456 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,256 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr
What grades does Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr serve?
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr?
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr rank in PA?
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr ranks #2,256 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr a charter school?
No, Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr a Title I school?
No, Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr?
100.0% of students at Wyoming Area Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (570) 654-1404
- Area population (ZIP 18643)
- 12,683
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 18643; 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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