Top Rankings
Pocono Mountain 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,840 students in Pocono Mountain School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pocono Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
7,840 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
689 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pocono Mountain School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 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 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#433 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.59
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,507 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
15%
# Black Students
1,723 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
22%
14%
# White Students
3,134 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
40%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
283 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
505
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
586
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
569
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
543
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
564
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
546
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
561
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
602
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
621
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
650
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
687
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
694
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
712
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,860 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,505 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$218 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$208 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,860
$23,696
Spending / Student
$26,505
$23,119
Best Pocono Mountain School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tobyhanna El Center
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
398 Old Route 940
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-6
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Pocono Mountain East High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
231 Pocono Mountain School Roa
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #33.
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Center Court
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 7-8
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Swiftwater El Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Academic Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-3
| 986 students
Rank: #55.
Swiftwater Interm School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Campus Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 4-6
| 727 students
Rank: #66.
Clear Run El Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
780 Memorial Blvd
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-2
| 699 students
Rank: #77.
Pocono Mountain West High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
181 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #88.
Clear Run Intrmd School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Memorial Blvd.
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 3-6
| 907 students
Rank: #99.
Pocono Mountain West Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 7-8
| 681 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocono Mountain School District?
Pocono Mountain School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,840 students.
What is the rank of Pocono Mountain School District?
Pocono Mountain School District is ranked #433 out of 675 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pocono Mountain School District?
40% of Pocono Mountain School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain School District?
Pocono Mountain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pocono Mountain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,505 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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