Center Township Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School
Should you attend Center Township Elementary School or Northwest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Center Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Township Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
608 students
425 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
28 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#580 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60-64%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
65-69%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-89%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
93
71
Grade 1 Students
107
82
Grade 2 Students
91
64
Grade 3 Students
102
63
Grade 4 Students
99
75
Grade 5 Students
116
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%


% Hispanic
1%
1%


% Black
1%
1%


% White
95%
94%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%


Diversity Score
0.10
0.12


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
99%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

