Top Rankings
Norwin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,028 students in Norwin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Norwin School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Norwin School District are Norwin Sr. High School, Sunset Valley Elementary School and Hahntown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Norwin School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
5,028 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Norwin School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
73 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
65 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
4,571 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
91%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
316
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
342
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
377
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
376
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
396
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
411
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
392
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
428
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
432
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
424
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
359
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,660 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,284 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,660
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,284
$23,073
Best Norwin School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwin Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11605 Dickens Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Grades: K-4
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Hahntown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Grades: 5-6
| 807 students
Rank: #66.
Norwin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Grades: 7-8
| 820 students
Rank: #77.
Stewartsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Carpenter Ln
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Grades: K-4
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwin School District?
Norwin School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,028 students.
What is the rank of Norwin School District?
Norwin School District is ranked #26 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwin School District?
91% of Norwin School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwin School District?
Norwin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Norwin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,284 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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