Best Public Schools in Swiftwater, PA


Summary:

The city of Swiftwater, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school, all part of the Pocono Mountain School District. The data reveals several standout schools and key insights about the academic performance, graduation rates, and demographics of these institutions.

Pocono Mountain East High School emerges as the highest-performing school, ranking 154 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and consistently outperforming the district and state averages on Keystone Exams. The school also boasts a low dropout rate of 1.6% and a high four-year graduation rate of 87.5%. In contrast, the middle schools, Swiftwater Interm School and Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, lag behind the high school and elementary school in academic performance, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

The data also reveals that Swiftwater Elementary Center consistently outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA Math and English Language Arts tests, indicating it may be a strong elementary school option in the area. However, the higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at the elementary and middle schools compared to the high school suggest potential socioeconomic disparities within the district that could impact student outcomes. The variation in spending per student across the schools also suggests differences in resource allocation and funding priorities within the Pocono Mountain School District.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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