Norwood School vs. Prospect Park School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades 1-8, Norwood 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 23% (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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 561 students in grades 1-8, Prospect Park 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-8
1-8
Total Students
549 students
561 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1685 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1749 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
51
69
Grade 2 Students
71
73
Grade 3 Students
61
58
Grade 4 Students
74
73
Grade 5 Students
76
67
Grade 6 Students
75
77
Grade 7 Students
71
69
Grade 8 Students
70
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
69%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%