McNichols Plaza vs South Scranton Intrmd Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 941 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNichols Plaza
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
798 students
| Measure | McNichols Plaza Scranton, Pennsylvania | South Scranton Intrmd Sch Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1315 of 1,627 | #455 of 521 |
| National rank | #38816 of 50,301 | #12253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 317 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.5% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNichols Plaza scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 28.3).
- •McNichols Plaza does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •McNichols Plaza does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •South Scranton Intrmd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 109.5%).
- •South Scranton Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
- •South Scranton Intrmd Sch is the larger school with 798 students compared with 317.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McNichols Plaza better than South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McNichols Plaza ranks higher (29.6 vs 28.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McNichols Plaza and South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNichols Plaza: 317. South Scranton Intrmd Sch: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNichols Plaza and South Scranton Intrmd Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
McNichols Plaza is 1315th of 1,627 and South Scranton Intrmd Sch is 455th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).