Northeast Intrmd School

Summary:

Northeast Intermediate School is a public middle school serving 965 students in grades 5-8 in the Scranton School District in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Northeast Intermediate School faces significant challenges due to the high poverty levels of its student population, with 99.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school significantly underperforms compared to the state and its own school district on standardized tests, with only 8.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 33.9% proficient in PSSA ELA. However, the school performs better for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students compared to White and Multi-racial students. The school's dropout rate has also increased from 0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023.

In contrast, middle schools in the higher-performing Dallas, Western Wayne, and Abington Heights school districts significantly outperform Northeast Intermediate School on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates in Math and ELA. These districts also have lower percentages of low-income students, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be a major driver of the struggles at Northeast Intermediate School and the other Scranton middle schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 721 Adams Ave
       Scranton, PA  18510


(570) 348-3651

District: Scranton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
702nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,129 Help


Students who attend Northeast Intrmd School usually attend:

High:    Scranton High School
    West Scranton High School

Feeder schools for Northeast Intrmd School:

Elementary:    John Adams #4
    Neil Armstrong #40
    Robert Morris #27
    William Prescott #38

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  965

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.1%
Hispanic:
34.9%
African American:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Northeast Intrmd School ranks worse than 78.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Scranton School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.62. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Northeast Intrmd School has the largest middle school student body size in the Scranton School District. Student population at Northeast Intrmd School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.1%), Hispanic (34.9%), African American (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Scranton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northeast Intrmd School is 13.3, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Scranton School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northeast Intrmd School is $13,129, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Scranton School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northeast Intrmd School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northeast Intrmd School 702nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northeast Intrmd School in the ranking list.)

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Scranton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scranton School District 475th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northeast Intrmd School

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Rank History for all students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.90 103rd 687 85.0%
2006 65.89 273rd 736 62.9%
2007 61.00 339th 749 54.7%
2008 48.59 472nd 753 37.3%
2009 53.51 441st 770 42.7%
2010 48.33 523rd 805 35.0%
2011 47.13 544th 825 34.1%
2012 33.40 636th 834 23.7%
2013 30.34 583rd 758 23.1%
2014 22.81 590th 728 19.0%
2015 25.15 625th 835 25.1%
2016 35.07 589th 870 32.3%
2017 29.58 618th 877 29.5%
2018 24.66 638th 861 25.9%
2019 28.94 632nd 891 29.1%
2021 24.31 598th 797 25.0%
2022 17.16 708th 883 19.8%
2023 19.99 688th 893 23.0%
2024 18.62 702nd 891 21.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.03 161st 187 13.9%
2024 12.98 186th 199 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.62 37th 143 74.1%
2024 43.67 80th 150 46.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.96 659th 874 24.6%
2024 21.87 699th 877 20.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.55 694th 860 19.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.76 521st 660 21.1%
2024 27.66 496th 672 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.13 682nd 870 21.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.99 289th 421 31.4%
2024 32.02 265th 408 35.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.22 215th 362 40.6%
2024 29.58 258th 362 28.7%
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Rank History for White students at Northeast Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.16 650th 681 4.6%
2024 10.59 626th 673 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Northeast Intrmd School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 636 74 7 45 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2003 636 74 7 45 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2004 718 80 20 77 0 n/a n/a 0 895
2005 688 85 27 93 0 n/a n/a 0 893
2006 631 108 36 102 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2007 567 127 39 119 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2008 540 109 42 98 0 n/a n/a 12 801
2009 475 92 47 101 0 n/a n/a 35 750
2010 452 96 42 130 1 n/a n/a 33 754
2011 458 128 5 125 0 38 0 0 754
2012 445 123 38 144 0 21 5 0 776
2013 481 121 52 153 1 19 7 0 834
2014 438 118 57 148 0 13 13 0 787
2015 416 103 51 164 1 11 30 0 776
2016 387 97 56 173 3 17 39 0 772
2017 378 106 48 192 2 20 49 0 795
2018 387 131 55 215 3 20 53 0 864
2019 374 121 51 212 0 12 66 0 836
2020 376 125 70 226 1 6 57 0 861
2021 309 121 51 226 1 5 46 0 759
2022 391 166 55 337 3 4 78 0 1034
2023 339 170 36 337 2 3 78 0 965

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northeast Intrmd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 762 51.3 14.9 44.2
2003 762 51.3 14.9 44.2
2004 895 59.5 15.0 0
2005 893 59.6 15.0 37.7
2006 877 61.7 14.2 0
2007 852 67.6 12.6 56.2
2008 801 64.5 12.4 57.4
2009 750 54.2 13.8 71
2010 754 57.6 13.0 55.1
2011 754 62.6 12.0 66.6
2012 776 56.3 13.7 66
2013 834 62.7 13.2 71.5
2014 787 63.4 12.4 76.5
2015 776 66.0 11.7 69.3
2016 772 65.0 11.8 80.1
2017 795 69.1 11.4 81.5
2018 864 63.5 13.6 74.8
2019 836 56.8 14.7 100
2020 861 57.5 14.9 100
2021 759 55.5 13.6 99.6
2022 1034 67.5 15.2 99.7
2023 965 72.0 13.3 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northeast Intrmd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 762 51.3 14.9 44.2
2003 762 51.3 14.9 44.2
2004 895 59.5 15.0 0
2005 893 59.6 15.0 37.7
2006 877 61.7 14.2 0
2007 852 67.6 12.6 56.2
2008 801 64.5 12.4 57.4
2009 750 54.2 13.8 71
2010 754 57.6 13.0 55.1
2011 754 62.6 12.0 66.6
2012 776 56.3 13.7 66
2013 834 62.7 13.2 71.5
2014 787 63.4 12.4 76.5
2015 776 66.0 11.7 69.3
2016 772 65.0 11.8 80.1
2017 795 69.1 11.4 81.5
2018 864 63.5 13.6 74.8
2019 836 56.8 14.7 100
2020 861 57.5 14.9 100
2021 759 55.5 13.6 99.6
2022 1034 67.5 15.2 99.7
2023 965 72.0 13.3 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northeast Intrmd School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $327 (2.5%) $12,695 (97.5%) $13,022
2020 $370 (2.7%) $13,416 (97.3%) $13,786
2021 $120 (0.9%) $12,875 (99.1%) $12,995
2022 $199 (1.5%) $12,930 (98.5%) $13,129

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northeast Intrmd School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 632nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 688th of 893 Middle schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Northeast Intrmd School)19.912.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Intrmd School)50.641.8
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northeast Intrmd School)17.98.6
 9.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Intrmd School)47.833.1
 14.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Northeast Intrmd School)12.83.2
 9.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northeast Intrmd School)4335
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Intrmd School)45.133.5
 11.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Northeast Intrmd School)1711.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northeast Intrmd School)4335
 8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northeast Intrmd School)47.934.8
 13.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students836965
 15.4%
African American121170
 40.5%
American Indian02
Asian5136
 29.4%
Hispanic212337
 59%
Pacific Islander123
 75%
White374339
 9.4%
Two or More Races6678
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.8%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Intrmd School

Students at Northeast Intrmd School are 35% White, 35% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Northeast Intrmd School usually go on to attend Scranton High School

Northeast Intrmd School ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 965 students attended Northeast Intrmd School.


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