Serving 259 students in grades 3-6, Northwest Area Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Northwest Area Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Area Intermediate School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Northwest Area Intermediate School's ranking?
Northwest Area Intermediate School is ranked #1772 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Northwest Area Intermediate School?
259 students attend Northwest Area Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northwest Area Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Area Intermediate School?
Northwest Area Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Area Intermediate School offer ?
Northwest Area Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Area Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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