Northwestern MiddleSchool

150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 304 students in grades 6-8, Northwestern MiddleSchool 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Northwestern MiddleSchool's student population of 304 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwestern MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern MiddleSchool is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1864 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
38%
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47%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwestern MiddleSchool's ranking?
Northwestern MiddleSchool is ranked #1864 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Northwestern MiddleSchool?
304 students attend Northwestern MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northwestern MiddleSchool students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern MiddleSchool?
Northwestern MiddleSchool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwestern MiddleSchool offer ?
Northwestern MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwestern MiddleSchool part of?
Northwestern MiddleSchool is part of Northwestern SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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