Top Rankings
East Stroudsburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,383 students in East Stroudsburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in East Stroudsburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
6,383 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
508 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
East Stroudsburg Area 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 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#490 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.58
# American Indian Students
260 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a
# Asian Students
129 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,245 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
14%
# Black Students
1,435 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
22%
14%
# White Students
2,482 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
39%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
811 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
393
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
465
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
389
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
424
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
439
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
450
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
513
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
497
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
535
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
566
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
576
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
565
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
571
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,660 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,854 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,660
$23,649
Spending / Student
$24,854
$23,073
Best East Stroudsburg Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Stroudsburg Shs South
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #22.
East Stroudsburg Shs North
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
279 Timberwolf Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4420
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Independence Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Smithfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 River Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5180 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Resica Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gravel Ridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
J M Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 E Broad St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #88.
Bushkill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 North School Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4400
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4400
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
J T Lambert Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #1010.
Lehman Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
257 Timberwolf Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4410
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Stroudsburg Area School District?
East Stroudsburg Area School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,383 students.
What is the rank of East Stroudsburg Area School District?
East Stroudsburg Area School District is ranked #494 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Stroudsburg Area School District?
39% of East Stroudsburg Area School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Stroudsburg Area School District?
East Stroudsburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is East Stroudsburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,854 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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