South Scranton Intrmd Sch
790 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
South Scranton Intermediate School, located at 355 Maple Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a public school within the Scranton School District. Historically serving the local community, the school is situated in a traditional residential area and focuses on providing foundational educational programming for middle-grade students. It functions as a key component of the district’s infrastructure, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school by fostering academic growth and social development in a structured learning environment.
The facility at Maple Street reflects the district’s efforts to maintain educational access for families in the South Scranton neighborhood. As a part of a larger urban school system, the institution typically offers a standardized curriculum aligned with Pennsylvania state academic standards, including core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance core academic instruction with extracurricular opportunities, seeking to support the diverse needs of its student population while preparing them for the challenges of secondary education.
The facility at Maple Street reflects the district’s efforts to maintain educational access for families in the South Scranton neighborhood. As a part of a larger urban school system, the institution typically offers a standardized curriculum aligned with Pennsylvania state academic standards, including core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance core academic instruction with extracurricular opportunities, seeking to support the diverse needs of its student population while preparing them for the challenges of secondary education.
790
Total Students
57.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 170 |
| Hispanic | 400 |
| Black | 110 |
| Asian | 63 |
| Two or More | 43 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic400 (50.6 %)
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White170 (21.5 %)
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Black110 (13.9 %)
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Asian63 (8.0 %)
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Two or More43 (5.4 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Scranton SD |
| Phone: | (570)348-3631 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 790 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 57.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
210
Grade 6
207
Grade 7
180
Grade 8
193
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 210 |
| Grade 6 | 207 |
| Grade 7 | 180 |
| Grade 8 | 193 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 361 | 45.7% |
| Male | 429 | 54.3% |
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