D
Needs Improvement
46/100

South Scranton Intrmd Sch

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 355 Maple St, Scranton, PA 18505
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 41% · Math 20% proficient · 20th 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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
781
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 19th percentile, math 20th percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 −6 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 proficiency41% (−21 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−27 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
White52%32%reading -17 pts, math -16 pts15th percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading -6 pts, math -2 pts28th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%12%reading -2 pts, math -6 pts24th percentile (list)
Asian45%25%reading -34 pts, math -43 pts3rd percentile (list)
Multiracial45%5%reading -11 pts, math -27 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income33%13%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts15th 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 355 Maple St
City Scranton
ZIP Code 18505
District 4221090
NCES School ID 422109002487
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18505

Understanding the community around South Scranton Intrmd Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,535
Per Capita Income $28,703
Poverty Rate 14.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%
High School or Higher 87.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $127,300
Median Rent $899
Owner-Occupied 55.3%
Renter-Occupied 44.7%
View full data for ZIP 18505 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Scranton Intrmd Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.7%
White 21.1%
Black 12.6%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More Races 5.9%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 781
Teachers (FTE) 56.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has a Repit School Score of 46 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 South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has 781 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does South Scranton Intrmd Sch serve?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Scranton Intrmd Sch receive per student?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch receives $19,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Scranton Intrmd Sch in 18505 ▼
Avg Home Value
$190,289
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,265
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
44.7%

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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