Serving 727 students in grades 4-6, Swiftwater Interm 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 37% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swiftwater Interm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Swiftwater Interm School's student population of 727 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swiftwater Interm 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 Swiftwater Interm School is 0.62, which is more 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
#1781 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
15%
14%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swiftwater Interm School's ranking?
Swiftwater Interm School is ranked #1781 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Swiftwater Interm School often compared to?
Swiftwater Interm Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stroudsburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Swiftwater Interm School?
727 students attend Swiftwater Interm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Swiftwater Interm School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swiftwater Interm School?
Swiftwater Interm School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swiftwater Interm School offer ?
Swiftwater Interm School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swiftwater Interm School part of?
Swiftwater Interm School is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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