Norwin School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 7 public schools in Norwin School District, serving 5,289 students. Norwin School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
- Public schools in Norwin School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 63% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
- The top ranked public schools in Norwin School District are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Norwin Senior High School and Hahntown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Norwin School District |
| School District Website | http://www.norwinsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (724) 861-3000 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (PA) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 2,983 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,289 Students | 1,706,797 Students |
| # of Teachers | 303 Teachers | 117,667 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Norwin School District, which is ranked within the10/, top 10% of all 704 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (PA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 63% |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.53 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 2,614 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 87 Students | 67,005 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 66 Students | 194,853 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 48 Students | 248,002 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 15% |
| # of White Students | 4,945 Students | 1,125,750 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,445 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 137 Students | 67,004 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 7,804 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 394 | 120,056 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 401 | 125,788 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 391 | 125,923 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 394 | 129,062 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 420 | 133,149 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 414 | 133,868 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 441 | 132,729 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 369 | 132,160 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 432 | 133,501 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 430 | 139,320 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 407 | 133,838 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 400 | 130,426 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 396 | 129,173 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,141 in this school district is less than the state average of 13163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,018 is less than the state average of $12,903. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (PA) |
| Total Revenue | $58 MM | $9 MM |
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| Spending | $57 MM | $9 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,141 | 13163 |
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| Spending / Student | $11,018 | 12903 |
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Norwin School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Sunset Valley Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 95%
Rank:10/, Top 5%11605 Dickens Drive10
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Grades: K-4 | 456 students
- Norwin Senior High School Math: 75% | Reading: 87%
Rank:10/, Top 10%251 Mcmahon Dr10
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Grades: 9-12 | 1,633 student
- Hahntown Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 84%
Rank:10/, Top 10%791 Entry Rd10
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4 | 540 students
- Stewartsville Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 83%
Rank:9/, Top 20%101 Carpenter Ln10
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Grades: K-4 | 524 students
- Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:9/, Top 20%1219 Morris Avenue10
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Grades: K-4 | 480 students
- Hillcrest Intermediate School Math: 70% | Reading: 79%
Rank:9/, Top 20%11091 Mockingbird Drive10
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Grades: 5-6 | 855 students
- Norwin Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 76%
Rank:7/, Top 50%10870 Mockingbird Dr10
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Grades: 7-8 | 801 students
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