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Northwest Area Primary School vs. Northwest Area High School

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School Overview

School
Northwest Area Primary School
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Northwest Area High School
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 221 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 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades 7-12, Northwest Area High 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
7-12
Total Students
221 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Area Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Area Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Area Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwest Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwest Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1872 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(17-18 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Area Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(17-18 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Area Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest Area Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwest Area High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
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Kindergarten Students
67
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Grade 1 Students
64
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Grade 2 Students
71
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Grade 7 Students
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68
Grade 8 Students
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79
Grade 9 Students
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66
Grade 10 Students
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61
Grade 11 Students
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70
Grade 12 Students
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76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Area Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Area Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Area Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Area Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Area Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwest Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Area Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Area Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Area Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwest Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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