D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Charles Sumner #18

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 North Sumner Ave & Swetland St, Scranton, PA 18504
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 47% · Math 22% proficient · 13th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
247
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 16th percentile, math 9th percentile among Pennsylvania elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%27%reading -26 pts, math -34 pts4th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%15%reading +15 pts, math -10 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income47%22%reading -1 pts, math -12 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
City Scranton
ZIP Code 18504
District 4221090
NCES School ID 422109005149
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18504

Understanding the community around Charles Sumner #18 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,614
Per Capita Income $30,594
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 86.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,400
Median Rent $927
Owner-Occupied 60.7%
Renter-Occupied 39.3%
View full data for ZIP 18504 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Charles Sumner #18.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 42.9%
White 34.8%
Black 13.0%
Two or More Races 8.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 247
Teachers (FTE) 17.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Charles Sumner #18?
Charles Sumner #18 has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Charles Sumner #18?
Charles Sumner #18 has 247 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Charles Sumner #18 serve?
Charles Sumner #18 serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Charles Sumner #18 receive per student?
Charles Sumner #18 receives $19,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Charles Sumner #18 in 18504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$187,978
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,265
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
39.3%

Other Schools in 18504

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026