The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in English language arts. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Moscow El Sch
Moscow Elementary School serves kindergarten through third grade in a quiet residential borough in the Pocono foothills, about a short drive southeast of Scranton. The school's enrollment sits at a modest level for its grade band, with roughly equal cohorts across the four grades served. It functions as part of North Pocono School District, a mid-sized district that operates five schools across two campuses, with Moscow Elementary housed on the main Moscow campus alongside the district's middle and intermediate schools.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, multiracial, and other students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting moderate economic pressure within the catchment area. The school has not reported data on students with individualized education plans or English learners, which is common for elementary schools under state reporting structures at this grade level.
In state assessment results, the school shows relative strength in reading and language arts, where students tested in grades three through eight performed at or above proficiency at a rate noticeably above the median for schools in Lackawanna County. Math proficiency, while solid, sits a bit lower than reading and is at a level typical or somewhat better than county peers. These results place the school in the top quartile when proficiency across tested subjects and grades is averaged together within the county comparison set. Moscow Elementary has no graduation rate because it serves only early grades.
Moscow sits in a housing market with values and household incomes well above Lackawanna County medians. The median home value in the borough is roughly a third higher than the county benchmark. Owner-occupied homes predominate, and new construction activity is ongoing in nearby developments, suggesting modest residential demand. The borough itself is small and essentially flat in population, functioning largely as a bedroom community for the Scranton area, with a modest commercial spine along Main Street. The North Pocono Public Library anchors civic life and serves nine municipalities, and parks including Covington Park and Moffat Park offer recreational access for families. No fixed-route public transit serves the area directly; families rely on cars to access larger cities and services.
The district adopted a budget for 2025-26 that includes property tax increases, a meaningful ongoing cost for residents weighing a move into the community. The district is also undertaking a significant infrastructure investment, borrowing to install solar panels across all five school buildings, replace the high school roof, and complete a districtwide lighting retrofit. These projects affect the quality of learning facilities and will shape long-term operating costs.
As an elementary school serving early grades, Moscow Elementary has no chronic absenteeism data, graduation rates, or discipline records reported in state data, as these measures apply to other grade bands or do not apply to this school type. A parent considering enrollment may want to contact the school directly about details on class size, instructional approach, and the full range of support services available to families in kindergarten through third grade.
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