Top Rankings
Northwestern School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,176 students in Northwestern School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northwestern School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,176 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwestern 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#332 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
n/a
14%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 27-year historical data
% White
94%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,674 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$27 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,837
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,674
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Northwestern School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern School District?
Northwestern School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,176 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern School District?
Northwestern School District is ranked #342 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern School District?
94% of Northwestern School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern School District?
Northwestern School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Northwestern School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,674 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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