Top Rankings
Norristown Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,785 students in Norristown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Norristown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
7,785 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
505 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Norristown Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
57%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
89 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,819 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
14%
# Black Students
2,348 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
30%
14%
# White Students
866 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
11%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
653 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
549
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
605
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
602
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
558
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
547
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
601
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
644
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
631
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
598
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
755
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
639
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
534
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
522
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,375 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,961 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,375
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,961
$23,073
Best Norristown Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul V Fly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Norristown Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Eagle Dr
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Arch & Summit Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Grades: 1-4
| 332 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marshall Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1525 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Grades: K-4
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Cole Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Grades: K-4
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
East Norriton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Grades: 5-8
| 864 students
Rank: #77.
Gotwals Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 E Oak St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Grades: 1-4
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Eisenhower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Grades: 5-8
| 812 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1161 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 N Whitehall Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Stewart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Grades: 5-8
| 798 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
Magnet School
1020 Sandy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Grades: K
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norristown Area School District?
Norristown Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,785 students.
What is the rank of Norristown Area School District?
Norristown Area School District is ranked #555 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norristown Area School District?
49% of Norristown Area School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norristown Area School District?
Norristown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Norristown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,961 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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