Norwin School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools in Norwin School District, serving 2,855 students. Public elementary schools in Norwin School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 61% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in Norwin School District are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Hahntown Elementary School and Stewartsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary 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 | 5 Schools | 2,179 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,855 Students | 1,124,873 Students |
| # of Teachers | 153 Teachers | 76,703 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Norwin School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 647 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- 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) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #35 out of 710 school districts (Top 5%) | |
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| 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 | 0.15 | 0.56 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,751 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 41 Students | 44,452 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 50 Students | 138,723 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 20 Students | 176,527 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 2,637 Students | 709,838 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 63% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 961 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 105 Students | 52,497 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 7,406 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 394 | 116,722 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 401 | 125,769 |
| # 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 | 133,865 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 441 | 132,712 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 91,853 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 88,905 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 10,982 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 10,235 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 9,411 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 8,879 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,823. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,188 is less than the state median of $15,149. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (PA) |
| Total Revenue | $72 MM | $23 MM |
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| Spending | $70 MM | $22 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,558 | $15,823 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,188 | $15,149 |
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Norwin School District Public Elementary 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
- 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
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