Top Rankings
Norristown Area 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 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,617 students in Norristown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Norristown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
7,617 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
573 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norristown Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
52%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
10%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,041 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,428 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$179 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,041
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,428
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Norristown Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul V Fly Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Gr: K-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Cole Manor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Gr: K-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1525 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Gr: K-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 E Oak St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Gr: 1-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Norristown Area High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Eagle Dr
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Gr: 9-12 | 2,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Arch & Summit Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Gr: 1-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
East Norriton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Gr: 5-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 N Whitehall Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Gr: K-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Gr: 5-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area High School
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Blockson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Gr: 5-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Sandy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Gr: K | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norristown Area School District?
Norristown Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,617 students.
What is the rank of Norristown Area School District?
Norristown Area School District is ranked #547 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 School District?
52% of Norristown Area School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 10% 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 School District?
Norristown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Norristown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,428 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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