Northwood Charter School vs. New Foundations Charter School
Should I attend Northwood Charter School or New Foundations Charter 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
Northwood Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
New Foundations Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Northwood Charter 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,489 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Foundations Charter 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
757 students
1,489 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2233 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1685 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
64
Grade 1 Students
90
70
Grade 2 Students
84
81
Grade 3 Students
89
81
Grade 4 Students
88
80
Grade 5 Students
83
81
Grade 6 Students
83
81
Grade 7 Students
81
81
Grade 8 Students
76
105
Grade 9 Students
-
247
Grade 10 Students
-
184
Grade 11 Students
-
189
Grade 12 Students
-
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
67%
17%
% White
8%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%