Northwestern Middle School vs. Springfield Elementary School
Should you attend Northwestern Middle School or Springfield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Springfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, Northwestern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 162 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Springfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
266 students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#905 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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31
Grade 1 Students
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23
Grade 2 Students
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25
Grade 3 Students
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30
Grade 4 Students
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32
Grade 5 Students
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21
Grade 6 Students
88
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Grade 7 Students
87
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Grade 8 Students
90
-
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
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% White
91%
92%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%