SWIFTWATER INTERM SCHOOL

Swiftwater Interm Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pocono Mountain SD school district, located in Swiftwater, PA with about 913 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 77 teachers, Swiftwater Interm Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Swiftwater Intermediate School is a public school located in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the Pocono Mountain School District, the school is situated on a shared campus that serves as a central hub for the district's educational facilities. It provides a transitional academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the middle school experience, focusing on building foundational skills in core subjects while fostering social and emotional development.

The school is known for its commitment to a diverse student body and a curriculum that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing a campus-based approach, Swiftwater Intermediate offers its students access to a variety of resources and facilities that support a well-rounded educational experience. The school community prioritizes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging students to develop independence and responsibility as they move through their formative middle-childhood years.

For more information, contact Swiftwater Interm Sch at (570) 839-7121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

208 Campus Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
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SWIFTWATER INTERM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Swiftwater, PA with about 913 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pocono Mountain SD
Total Students:
913
Teachers:
77.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 913 students

White
59.5%
Hispanic/Latino
20.8%
Black or African American
17.4%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.