How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS | McNichols Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Scranton, PA | Scranton, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 384 | 317 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.3% | 99.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS | McNichols Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,972 | $17,307 |
| District | Howard Gardner MI Charter School | Scranton City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS | McNichols Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 21.1% |
| African American | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% | 54.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS | McNichols Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 304:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.0% | 36.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.