Top Rankings
Dunmore School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,454 students in Dunmore School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Dunmore School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,454 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dunmore School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
153 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
83 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
1,101 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
109
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,197 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,195
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,197
$23,073
Best Dunmore School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunmore El Center
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-6794
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-6794
Grades: K-6
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-12
| 668 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunmore School District?
Dunmore School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,454 students.
What is the rank of Dunmore School District?
Dunmore School District is ranked #407 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunmore School District?
76% of Dunmore School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunmore School District?
Dunmore School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Dunmore School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,197 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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