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Northwestern Elementary School vs. Belle Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Northwestern Elementary School or Belle Valley 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.
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School Overview

School
Northwestern Elementary School
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Belle Valley Elementary School
5300 Henderson Rd
Erie, PA 16509
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Belle Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belle Valley 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 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
338 students
603 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belle Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwestern Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belle Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belle Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwestern 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 Belle Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millcreek Township 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

#1171 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#588 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwestern Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belle Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in PA)
62%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwestern Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belle Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
42
89
Grade 1 Students
59
111
Grade 2 Students
72
101
Grade 3 Students
51
88
Grade 4 Students
56
79
Grade 5 Students
58
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwestern School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belle Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwestern 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 Hispanic at Belle Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwestern School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belle Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millcreek Township 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%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwestern 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 Belle Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwestern 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 Belle Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millcreek Township 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
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwestern 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 Belle Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millcreek Township 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
100%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwestern 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 Belle Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millcreek Township 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
5%
(18-19 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belle Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millcreek Township 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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