Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School's student population of 320 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School's ranking?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School is ranked #1474 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School often compared to?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarks Summit Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School?
320 students attend Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School offer ?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School part of?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School is part of Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School located?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School is located in the East Mountain neighborhood of Scranton, PA.
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