Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Bancroft #34 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
54%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
21%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend George Bancroft #34?
234 students attend George Bancroft #34.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of George Bancroft #34 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Bancroft #34?
George Bancroft #34 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Bancroft #34 offer ?
George Bancroft #34 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Bancroft #34 part of?
George Bancroft #34 is part of Scranton School District.
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