Serving 254 students in grades 9-12, Parkway Northwest 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkway Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Parkway Northwest's student population of 254 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkway Northwest is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
89%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkway Northwest?
The graduation rate of Parkway Northwest is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Parkway Northwest?
254 students attend Parkway Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Parkway Northwest students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Northwest?
Parkway Northwest has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkway Northwest offer ?
Parkway Northwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Parkway Northwest part of?
Parkway Northwest is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
I graduated from parkway spring garden on 7500 Germantown ave in 1988. Great teachers and staff.
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