Summary:
The 18508 zip code area of Scranton, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 0 middle schools or alternative schools. These schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the largest school, Scranton High School, has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a dropout rate of 1.4%, the smaller Neil Armstrong #40 elementary school and Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County high school have even lower academic performance, with test scores well below the state average.
Scranton High School, with 1,819 students, has test scores that are generally below the state average, with only 48.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 75.6% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts. In contrast, the 427-student Neil Armstrong #40 elementary school has only 30% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 29.6% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts. The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, a small high school with just 15 students, has an extremely high percentage (5626.67%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a very low student-teacher ratio of 0.5.
Overall, the schools in this zip code area face significant challenges in terms of student achievement and resource allocation, likely due to the predominantly low-income population they serve. While the data does not suggest any correlation between school performance and racial makeup, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch indicate that these schools may require targeted interventions and additional support to improve outcomes for their students. Further analysis and collaboration between the Scranton School District and the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County may be necessary to address the challenges faced by these schools.
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