Serving 211 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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Area Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Area Primary School's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Area Primary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Area Primary School often compared to?
Northwest Area Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Lake Elementary School, Northwest Area Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
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?
211 students attend Northwest Area Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Northwest Area Primary School students are White, 4% 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 18:1, 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?
Northwest Area Primary School is part of Northwest Area School District.
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