Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Northwest Area Primary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 221 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Northwest Area Primary 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Northwest Area Primary School?
221 students attend Northwest Area Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northwest Area Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Area Primary School?
Northwest Area Primary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Area Primary School offer ?
Northwest Area Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Area Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 221 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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