Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pocono El Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
727 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)67%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Pocono El Center?
727 students attend Pocono El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pocono El Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocono El Center?
Pocono El Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocono El Center offer ?
Pocono El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pocono El Center part of?
Pocono El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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