Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

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Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center ranks 862 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tunkhannock Area Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the Tunkhannock Area School District, with a student population of 607 in the predominantly White community of Tunkhannock, PA.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7 students per teacher, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were below the state average in Math (39.3% vs. 43.4%), Science (65.6% vs. 82.7%), and English Language Arts (53.8% vs. 49.1%). Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Tunkhannock Area Intermediate School has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking of 862 out of 1,534 schools in 2022-2023, and its ranking has declined over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as South Abington School in the Abington Heights School District, Tunkhannock Area Intermediate School performs significantly worse on standardized tests and has a much lower statewide ranking. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the district should prioritize addressing these issues to improve academic outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment.

Detail:

Public 3-6

200 Franklin Avenue
Tunkhannock, PA 18657-1200

(570) 836-3111

District: Tunkhannock Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
862^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,917

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 607

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center employs 47.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center is $23,917.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center 862^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Tunkhannock Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tunkhannock Area School District 399^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

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Rank History for all students at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	47.67	963^rd	1544	37.6%
2021	36.73	1007^th	1433	29.7%
2022	47.35	938^th	1534	38.9%
2023	50.60	862^nd	1534	43.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.51	724^th	1414	48.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.31	643^rd	1043	38.4%

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Rank History for White students at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.63	950^th	1236	23.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	623	1	2	7	0	2	20	655
2020	593	3	0	5	0	2	14	617
2021	569	3	0	6	1	2	8	589
2022	570	2	0	7	1	2	10	592
2023	567	4	1	12	1	1	21	607

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	655	52.9	12.3	85.5
2020	617	49.2	12.5	63.4
2021	589	51.0	11.5	61.6
2022	592	50.0	11.8	99.5
2023	607	47.7	12.7	99.7

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 Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	655	52.9	12.3	85.5
2020	617	49.2	12.5	63.4
2021	589	51.0	11.5	61.6
2022	592	50.0	11.8	99.5
2023	607	47.7	12.7	99.7

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 Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$801 (4.1%)	$18,564 (95.9%)	$19,366
2020	$652 (3.2%)	$19,778 (96.8%)	$20,430
2021	$818 (4.0%)	$19,890 (96.0%)	$20,708
2022	$2,046 (8.6%)	$21,871 (91.4%)	$23,917

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 963^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 862^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	43.3	48	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	60	44.7	15.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	34.5	50.4	15.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	84.4	82.7	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	69.3	57.3	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	37.6	39.3	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	50.7	46.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	33.3	35.4	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	68	47.5	20.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	37	43.4	6.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	84.4	82.7	1.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center)	62.3	49.1	13.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	655	607	7.3%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	623	567	9%
Two or More Races	20	21	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	99.7%	14.2%

Schools Near Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center	Public	3-6	200 Franklin Avenue	Tunkhannock	18657	Wyoming County	Tunkhannock Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 836-3111	607	48	12.7	99.7%	567 (93.4%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.5%)	50.6	862^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	43.8%		47.4	938^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.9%	76	48.0	50.4	39.3	35.4	43.4	82.7	82.7	44.7	57.3	46.9	47.5	49.1	$23,917	$2,047	$21,871
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center	Public	K-2	99 Digger Dr	Tunkhannock	18657	Wyoming County	Tunkhannock Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 836-3111	457	34	13.3	100.0%	435 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)								(n/a)													$20,745	$2,098	$18,647
Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center	Public	K-6	179 College Avenue	Factoryville	18419	Wyoming County	Lackawanna Trail School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 945-5153	524	41	12.7	38.0%	491 (93.7%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	65.1	596^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.1%		64.4	603^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	60.7%	7	63.6	42.0	46.9	44.4	49.3	88.5	88.5	63.6	51.6	58.2	66.7	60.0	$18,032	$3,788	$14,243
Newton-Ransom Elementary School	Public	K-4	1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 585-8300	196	16	12.3	8.2%	187 (95.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	79.3	295^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%		72.3	447^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.9%	152	86.1	55.0			71.1	90.0	90.0	81.4	57.5			69.9	$15,229	$668	$14,560
Waverly School	Public	K-4	103 Waverly Rd	Waverly	18471	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-6300	310	17	18.4	3.2%	272 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.3%)	24 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	89.8	99^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.5%		93	45^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.1%	54	79.4	76.3			78.0	96.6	96.6	83.8	76.3			80.4	$15,554	$683	$14,872
Elk Lake Elementary School	Public	K-6	2380 Elk Lake School Road	Dimock	18844	Susquehanna County	Elk Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 278-1106	554	48	11.5	43.7%	497 (89.7%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	52.4	835^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.2	874^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.0%	39	47.6	52.0	36.3	50.0	46.2	74.1	74.1	53.8	46.8	46.3	57.9	50.8	$18,420	$1,926	$16,493
Clarks Summit Elementary School	Public	K-4	401 W Grove St	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 585-7300	441	25	17.9	6.8%	346 (78.5%)	4 (0.9%)	29 (6.6%)	44 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (2.9%)	71.4	469^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.4%		70.7	486^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.3%	17	73.0	59.5			66.3	79.8	79.8	66.3	57.9			62.1	$15,101	$663	$14,438
Dallas Intermediate School	Public	3-5	2000 Conyngham Avenue	Dallas	18612	Luzerne County	Dallas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 674-7271	545	36	15.0	25.5%	477 (87.5%)	11 (2.0%)	29 (5.3%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)	86.1	172^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	88.8%		85.8	185^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.9%	13	71.3	75.7	72.9		73.4	90.7	90.7	72.0	72.1	79.2		74.8	$15,274	$925	$14,349
Wycallis Primary Center	Public	K-2	2010 Conyngham Avenue	Dallas	18612	Luzerne County	Dallas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 674-7283	540	34	15.9	25.9%	465 (86.1%)	9 (1.7%)	34 (6.3%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$15,516	$939	$14,577
Lake-Noxen Elementary School	Public	K-6	135 West Point Ave	Lehman	18618	Luzerne County	Lake-Lehman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 639-1129	239	24	9.8	45.2%	220 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	56.4	768^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.9%		62.5	636^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.5%	132	82.1	29.4	55.6	33.3	48.2	84.4	84.4	64.3	50.0	52.8	43.6	51.9	$20,100	$1,418	$18,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center

What is the racial makeup of Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center?

Students at Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center.

What district is Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center in?

Tunkhannock Area School District

Is Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center a good school?

Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center ranks 862^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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