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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,641 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 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
7,641 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
546 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norristown Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
57%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
50%
15%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
11%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,796 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,337 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,796
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,337
$23,119
Best Norristown Area School District Public Schools (2025)
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:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Norristown Area High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Eagle Dr
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,273 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Arch & Summit Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Grades: 1-4
| 354 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marshall Street Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
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
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Cole Manor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
East Norriton Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Grades: 5-8
| 850 students
Rank: #77.
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 10% | 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
| 791 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 496 students
Rank: #1111.
Blockson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
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
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Sandy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Grades: K
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norristown Area School District?
Norristown Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,641 students.
What is the rank of Norristown Area School District?
Norristown Area School District is ranked #553 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
50% of Norristown Area School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 11% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Norristown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,337 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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