South Scranton Intermediate

South Scranton Intermediate is part of the Scranton School District.

Students at South Scranton Intermediate score better in reading than math testing.

Students in grades 5-8 attend South Scranton Intermediate.

South Scranton Intermediate

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

355 Maple St, Scranton, PA

South Side Neighborhood

Scranton School District

4.0

3.7

872 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
11%

Reading Proficiency
32%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

11%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 56	Full Time Teachers 56
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

314:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.3%	Female 45.7%
Hispanic 50.6%	White 21.5%
Black 13.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander 8%
Two or more races 5.4%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

1/19/2023

I personally loved my time at SSIS, although some of the rules were a bit annoying. The teachers were great and I got along with all of my classmates very well.

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5.0 student

11/26/2025

It’s kind of fine, but they let us stay in the lobby for a little bit and they let us wash our phones and we have a blowout at the end of the quarter

5.0 parent

9/25/2013

South Scranton Intermediate School Scranton PA 18505--I think school is one of the best middle schools in Scranton. My daughter is just starting out in this school and she loves it. She loves the fact they can switch classes and have different teachers for different classes. The way they can improve...

3.0 other

12/25/2010

south is a good school but not a great school. the teachers could be better like when there was aa asembilly an and only a few of the students mis behaved. but of course the teachers blamed all of the students. but it was not all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

parent

4/14/2010

I love S.S Intermediate because this school has brought out the love of learning in my grandson. He is Special Needs but in the year he has attended this school and been treated as a 'main stream' kid, he has blossomed. The teachers are wonderful, guidance counselors superb and the Principal, V. Pri...

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List Price Range

$83K - $444K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$188,614

Median Lot Size

4,356 Sq Ft

% Renters

54%

Average Household Income

$58,598

% of College Grads

19.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,618 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

50.0%

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2 Baths
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1,500 Sq Ft

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4.5 Baths
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

West Scranton High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Scranton High School

7th to 12th
Public

Riverside Junior/Senior High School

7th to 12th
Public

B+

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South Scranton Intermediate is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Scranton, PA and is served by the Scranton School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 872 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. South Scranton Intermediate has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $188,614. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Scranton High School, Scranton High School, Riverside Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Scranton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Scranton Intermediate.

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