For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 872 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Side is South Scranton Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Scranton, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Gr: 5-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton, PA include South Scranton Intrmd School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton?
the neighborhood of South Side, Scranton public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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