WEST SCRANTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

West Scranton Intrmd Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Scranton SD school district, located in Scranton, PA with about 768 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 54 teachers, West Scranton Intrmd Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

West Scranton Intermediate School is a public school located at 1401 Fellows St. in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Scranton School District, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth and social development during these formative middle school years. The school serves the local community in the West Scranton neighborhood, providing a structured environment intended to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to address the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing both core academic subjects and personal growth. Like many schools within the Scranton district, West Scranton Intermediate strives to maintain an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various programs, sports, and community-oriented activities. By focusing on essential skill-building and collaborative learning, the school aims to ensure its students are well-equipped with the foundational knowledge required for future success at the high school level.

For more information, contact West Scranton Intrmd Sch at (570) 348-3475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1401 Fellows St
Scranton, PA 18504
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WEST SCRANTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Scranton, PA with about 768 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Scranton SD
Total Students:
768
Teachers:
54.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 768 students

White
56.8%
Hispanic/Latino
26.0%
Black or African American
9.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian
1.2%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.