D
Needs Improvement
37/100

John Adams #4

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 927 Capouse Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 8% proficient · 2nd 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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
195
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%2/100reading 3rd percentile, math 1st percentile among Pennsylvania elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% 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 −29 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 proficiency22% (−40 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−40 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
White30%10%reading -43 pts, math -51 pts1st percentile (list)
Black15%15%reading -21 pts, math -5 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%5%reading -15 pts, math -20 pts6th percentile (list)
Asian30%10%reading -53 pts, math -69 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -26 pts, math -26 pts3rd 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 927 Capouse Ave
City Scranton
ZIP Code 18509
District 4221090
NCES School ID 422109002455
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18509

Understanding the community around John Adams #4 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,163
Per Capita Income $29,986
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $162,800
Median Rent $930
Owner-Occupied 47.3%
Renter-Occupied 52.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John Adams #4.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 42.1%
White 21.0%
Black 16.9%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More Races 9.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 195
Teachers (FTE) 17.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John Adams #4?
John Adams #4 has a Repit School Score of 37 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 John Adams #4?
John Adams #4 has 195 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does John Adams #4 serve?
John Adams #4 serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John Adams #4 receive per student?
John Adams #4 receives $19,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John Adams #4 in 18509 ▼
Avg Home Value
$223,086
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,258
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
52.7%

Other Schools in 18509

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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