Top Rankings
Northwestern School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,212 students in Northwestern School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northwestern School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Northwestern 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#346 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,143 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
79
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,046 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,177 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,046
$23,649
Spending / Student
$27,177
$23,073
Best Northwestern School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern School District?
Northwestern School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern School District?
Northwestern School District is ranked #349 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern School District?
94% of Northwestern School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern School District?
Northwestern School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northwestern School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,177 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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