Northwestern Elementary School vs. Belle Valley Elementary School
Should I attend Northwestern Elementary School or Belle Valley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Belle Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belle Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
346 students
588 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#527 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
78
101
Grade 1 Students
52
79
Grade 2 Students
52
80
Grade 3 Students
54
85
Grade 4 Students
58
101
Grade 5 Students
52
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
95%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
