Top Rankings
Norristown Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,771 students in Norristown Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Norristown Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
7,771 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
501 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Norristown Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,600 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
14%
# Black Students
2,455 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
32%
14%
# White Students
951 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
12%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
660 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
590
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
597
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
565
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
551
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
598
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
652
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
630
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
621
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
594
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
780
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
556
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
529
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
508
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,415 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,997 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,415
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,997
$23,089
Best Norristown Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul V Fly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Grades: K-4
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Norristown Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Eagle Dr
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,229 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1525 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Grades: K-4
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Arch & Summit Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Grades: 1-4
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
East Norriton MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Grades: 5-8
| 910 students
Rank: #66.
Cole Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Eisenhower MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Grades: 5-8
| 790 students
Rank: #88.
Gotwals Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 E Oak St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Grades: 1-4
| 355 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1161 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 N Whitehall Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Grades: K-4
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
Stewart MiddleSchool
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Grades: 5-8
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Sandy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Grades: K
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norristown Area SD School District?
Norristown Area SD School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,771 students.
What is the rank of Norristown Area SD School District?
Norristown Area SD School District is ranked #523 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norristown Area SD School District?
46% of Norristown Area SD School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norristown Area SD School District?
Norristown Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Norristown Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,997 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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