The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in Science. The lowest is 39% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Dunmore El Ctr
Dunmore Elementary Center serves kindergarten through sixth grade in the borough of Dunmore, a mixed-character town adjacent to Scranton with a coal-mining heritage still visible in its architecture and street layout. The school sits near the town center, accessible by county transit routes that also serve the Dunmore Corners commercial district, placing it within walking distance of local shops and gathering spaces rather than isolating it on a campus edge.
The school enrolls a full cross-section of the borough's families. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects both the economic character of Dunmore and the school's role as a broad community institution. The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation of Hispanic and Black students, and smaller numbers of Asian and multiracial students. Data on English learners and students with disabilities was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the scope and nature of support services.
Test results show mixed performance across subjects. In English language arts, roughly half of students tested meet state proficiency standards. In math, that share is notably lower, around four in ten. Science proficiency is markedly stronger, with roughly eight in ten students meeting standards. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Lackawanna County districts, a position that reflects the science strength outweighing the weaker math showing. Enrollment is stable across grades, with roughly equal cohorts flowing through the elementary years.
Dunmore itself is in transition. The borough has seen population decline over decades, but recent investment in the downtown Dunmore Corners district signals modest revitalization. Two senior housing projects, including the Bucktown Center that opened in 2025 and a 48-unit personal care residence under construction, are bringing apartments and commercial activity back to the core. Housing values are below the state average and have declined modestly in the past few years, making the area affordable compared to many county neighborhoods. Walkability concentrates in the older core along the grid of streets; beyond that, a car is necessary for most errands and commuting.
The school district has not undergone major structural changes in recent years that would reshape enrollment or academic direction. No specific strategic shifts or referendums were publicly reported. This means families are likely to find continuity in approach, though a parent may want to contact the district directly to learn about any curriculum priorities, professional development, or program additions that have occurred at the school level.
The elementary center itself, as an elementary-only school serving young learners, does not have a graduation rate or secondary pathway data. Families planning forward may want to ask about transitions to the district's middle and high schools, and how early academics prepare students for those settings.
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