Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John Adams #4 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams #4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Adams #4's student population of 195 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Bulldog
School Rankings
John Adams #4 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams #4 is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2513 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
21%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams #4's ranking?
John Adams #4 is ranked #2513 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend John Adams #4?
195 students attend John Adams #4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John Adams #4 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Adams #4?
John Adams #4 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Adams #4 offer ?
John Adams #4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Adams #4 part of?
John Adams #4 is part of Scranton School District.
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