Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tobyhanna El Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tobyhanna El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tobyhanna El Center's student population of 601 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tobyhanna El Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tobyhanna El Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
55%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobyhanna El Center's ranking?
Tobyhanna El Center is ranked #1222 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tobyhanna El Center often compared to?
Tobyhanna El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Clear Run El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tobyhanna El Center?
601 students attend Tobyhanna El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tobyhanna El Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tobyhanna El Center?
Tobyhanna El Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tobyhanna El Center offer ?
Tobyhanna El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tobyhanna El Center part of?
Tobyhanna El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
In what neighborhood is Tobyhanna El Center located?
Tobyhanna El Center is located in the Pocono Lake neighborhood of Pocono Pines, PA.
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