Scranton School District
- 425 NORTH WASHINGTON AVE
- SCRANTON, PA 18503
- (570) 348-3400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100.0% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,731 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,605 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 690 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.6% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 80.7% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 85.5% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 84.5% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 86.8% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.2% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 74.9% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.2% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 83.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 82.5% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.9% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 82.5% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.8% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 58.1% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 65.1% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.2% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 31.2% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.6% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 68.1% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.7% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 63.7% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.2% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 65.6% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 67.1% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.7% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 64.3% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.3% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 72.5% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 72.3% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.1% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 84.9% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 79.8% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.2% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 50.9% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 47.4% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 80.3% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 78.7% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.7% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 60.1% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 62.5% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.7% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 69.4% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.8% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 35.3% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 19.2% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.7% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 90.5% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 91.9% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 71.2% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,605 | 13.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 179 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,031 |
| 1st Grade Students | 664 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 664 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 694 |
| 4th Grade Students | 688 |
| 5th Grade Students | 700 |
| 6th Grade Students | 649 |
| 7th Grade Students | 690 |
| 8th Grade Students | 676 |
| 9th Grade Students | 746 |
| 10th Grade Students | 728 |
| 11th Grade Students | 749 |
| 12th Grade Students | 690 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 327 |
| Hispanic | 1,479 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 947 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,524 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,716 |
| Female | 4,568 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 690 | 13.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 289 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 305 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 59 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 110 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 21 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 19 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | 18 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 276 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| School Administrators | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 62 |
| Student Support Services | 7 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 168 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $110,829,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $51,071,000 | 46.1% |
| Property Tax | $34,169,000 | 30.8% |
| General Sales Tax | $569,000 | 0.5% |
| Public Utility Tax | $67,000 | 0.06% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $7,433,000 | 6.7% |
| All Other Taxes | $4,281,000 | 3.9% |
| Other School Systems | $130,000 | 0.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $160,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $799,000 | 0.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $71,000 | 0.06% |
| Sale of Property | $1,523,000 | 1.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $985,000 | 0.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $884,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $47,958,000 | 43.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $32,461,000 | 29.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $4,944,000 | 4.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,352,000 | 4.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $196,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch Programs | $154,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $468,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $708,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Programs | $3,672,000 | 3.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $11,800,000 | 10.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,384,000 | 3.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,782,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $49,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $157,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,325,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $492,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Other | $3,611,000 | 3.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $96,109,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $65,640,000 | 68.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $27,175,000 | 28.3% |
| Student Support | $3,375,000 | 3.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,841,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,395,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $4,030,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $11,301,000 | 10.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,968,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $2,265,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,294,000 | 3.4% |
| Food Services | $3,269,000 | 2.9% |
| Enterprise Operations | $25,000 | 0.02% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 100.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 758 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 49 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Scranton School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 18
- Students: 9,605
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 690
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| CHARLES SUMNER #18 SCHOOL | ||||
North Sumner Ave and Swetland
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 305 | 15.4 |  Review This School |
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| FRANCES WILLARD #32 SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA Public | PK-5 | 575 | 14.8 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GEORGE BANCROFT #34 SCHOOL | ||||
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 284 | 12.8 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| JOHN ADAMS #4 SCHOOL | ||||
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA Public | PK-5 | 209 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| JOHN F. KENNEDY #7 SCHOOL | ||||
Prospect Ave and Saginaw St
Scranton, PA Public | PK-5 | 382 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| JOHN G WHITTIER #2 SCHOOL | ||||
700 Orchard St
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 322 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN J. AUDUBON #42 SCHOOL | ||||
1801 Mulberry St
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 240 | 9.3 | Review This School |
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| JOHN MARSHALL #41 SCHOOL | ||||
North Lincoln Ave and Oram St
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 399 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LINCOLN-JACKSON #14 SCHOOL | ||||
Academy St and Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA Public | PK-5 | 223 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| MCNICHOLS PLAZA SCHOOL | ||||
1111 South Irving Ave
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 454 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| NEIL ARMSTRONG #40 SCHOOL | ||||
North Lincoln Ave and Clearvie
Scranton, PA Public | PK-5 | 540 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| NORTHEAST INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
Adams Ave and Gibson St
Scranton, PA Public | 6-8 | 754 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| ROBERT MORRIS #27 SCHOOL | ||||
1824 Blvd Ave
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 388 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,792 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH SCRANTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA Public | 6-8 | 504 | 11.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,121 | 13.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WEST SCRANTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
Fellows St and Parrot Ave
Scranton, PA Public | 6-8 | 757 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM PRESCOTT #38 SCHOOL | ||||
Prescott Ave and Myrtle St
Scranton, PA Public | KG-5 | 299 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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