Serving 215 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Northwest Area Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Shickshinny, PA, encompassing approximately 119.4 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 13 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Area Primary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Area Primary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 1994–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Area Primary School often compared to?
Northwest Area Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Area Intermediate School, Elk Lake Elementary School, Northwest Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Northwest Area Primary School?
215 students attend Northwest Area Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northwest Area Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Area Primary School?
Northwest Area Primary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Area Primary School offer ?
Northwest Area Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Area Primary School part of?
Northwest Area Primary School is part of Northwest Area School District.
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