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Mcnichols Plaza vs. Robert Morris #27

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School Overview

School
Mcnichols Plaza
1111 S Irving Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Robert Morris #27
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mcnichols Plaza 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Robert Morris #27 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
347 students
209 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcnichols Plaza over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert Morris #27 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcnichols Plaza.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert Morris #27.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcnichols Plaza over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert Morris #27 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcnichols Plaza with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scranton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert Morris #27 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scranton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2368 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1994 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcnichols Plaza, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert Morris #27, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnichols Plaza who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Morris #27 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnichols Plaza who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Morris #27 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnichols Plaza who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert Morris #27 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcnichols Plaza by grade.
This chart displays the students of Robert Morris #27 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
31
Grade 1 Students
61
46
Grade 2 Students
95
48
Grade 3 Students
62
39
Grade 4 Students
74
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcnichols Plaza, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert Morris #27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcnichols Plaza, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert Morris #27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcnichols Plaza, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert Morris #27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcnichols Plaza, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert Morris #27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcnichols Plaza, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert Morris #27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcnichols Plaza, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert Morris #27, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcnichols Plaza, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert Morris #27, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcnichols Plaza, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert Morris #27, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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