Summary:
The Scranton School District in Pennsylvania operates three middle schools: Northeast Intermediate School, West Scranton Intermediate School, and South Scranton Intermediate School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the larger Scranton School District, which is ranked 488 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the three middle schools, West Scranton Intermediate School stands out as the top performer, ranking 620 out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 1-star rating. Its test scores in both math and English language arts are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. In contrast, Northeast Intermediate School and South Scranton Intermediate School have lower rankings and test scores that fall below the district and state averages.
Despite the district's overall poor performance, the data suggests that the Scranton School District is investing significant resources into its middle schools, with spending per student ranging from $14,676 to $17,274. However, this investment does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, particularly at Northeast Intermediate School and South Scranton Intermediate School. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at all three schools, exceeding 99%, indicate that the student population is predominantly from low-income families, which may contribute to the district's challenges in improving educational outcomes.
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