Top Rankings
Norwin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,951 students in Norwin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Norwin School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 56% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Norwin School District are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Hahntown Elementary School and Sheridan Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Norwin School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
4,951 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norwin School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
90%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,460 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,372 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$91 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,460
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,372
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Norwin School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11605 Dickens Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Gr: K-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hahntown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Gr: K-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Gr: K-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Norwin High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Intermediate School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Gr: 5-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Norwin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Gr: 7-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Carpenter Ln
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Gr: K-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwin School District?
Norwin School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,951 students.
What is the rank of Norwin School District?
Norwin School District is ranked #19 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwin School District?
90% of Norwin School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwin School District?
Norwin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Norwin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,372 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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