Northwestern Middle School

Summary:

Northwestern Middle School is a public middle school located in Albion, PA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the Northwestern School District, which is ranked 331 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwestern Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (24.1%), Science (63.8%), and English Language Arts (44.6%) are significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 162 out of 861 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2016-2017 to 498 out of 891 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Conneaut Lake Middle School, Fort LeBoeuf Middle School, and James W Parker Middle School, generally outperform Northwestern Middle School in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. The declining performance and equity concerns at Northwestern Middle School suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 150 Harthan Way
       Albion, PA  16401-1368


(814) 756-9400

District: Northwestern School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
498th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,073 Help


Students who attend Northwestern Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northwestern Senior High School

Feeder schools for Northwestern Middle School:

Elementary:    Northwestern Elementary School
    Springfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Northwestern Middle School ranks worse than 55.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.82. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Middle School is $16,073.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Middle School 498th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northwestern Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Northwestern School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern School District 331st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwestern Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.81 433rd 643 32.7%
2004 62.83 299th 663 54.9%
2005 43.21 467th 687 32.0%
2006 46.46 473rd 736 35.7%
2007 41.04 522nd 749 30.3%
2008 47.24 487th 753 35.3%
2009 44.44 532nd 770 30.9%
2010 54.78 446th 805 44.6%
2011 66.39 318th 825 61.5%
2012 74.38 214th 834 74.3%
2013 68.49 264th 758 65.2%
2014 58.39 361st 728 50.4%
2015 74.71 192nd 835 77.0%
2016 75.80 187th 870 78.5%
2017 79.65 148th 877 83.1%
2018 78.38 162nd 861 81.2%
2019 76.00 191st 891 78.6%
2021 47.43 440th 797 44.8%
2022 49.51 471st 883 46.7%
2023 56.95 389th 893 56.4%
2024 46.82 498th 891 44.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.24 273rd 874 68.8%
2024 57.79 355th 877 59.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.44 506th 860 41.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.62 185th 660 72.0%
2024 43.15 334th 672 50.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.49 479th 870 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.88 426th 681 37.4%
2024 25.81 536th 673 20.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 428 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1990 416 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 281 5 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 284 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 294 5 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1994 482 7 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 502 11 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 502 11 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 492 11 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 445 8 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 450 10 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2000 419 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 447 7 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 498 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 498 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 452 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 445 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 441 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 452 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 413 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 404 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 415
2010 394 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 381 6 0 3 1 0 2 0 393
2012 348 4 0 3 0 0 2 0 357
2013 344 3 1 4 0 0 1 0 353
2014 338 1 1 4 1 0 2 0 347
2015 338 1 1 4 1 0 4 0 349
2016 318 1 1 4 1 0 7 0 332
2017 294 0 3 1 0 0 15 0 313
2018 291 1 2 2 1 0 15 0 312
2019 315 0 2 2 2 0 16 0 337
2020 354 3 1 4 2 0 11 0 375
2021 315 2 1 4 1 0 7 0 330
2022 284 2 1 6 2 0 9 0 304
2023 260 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 279
2024 261 0 0 9 0 0 8 0 278

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 23.0 19.2 n/a
1989 437 22.0 19.8 n/a
1990 431 25.0 17.2 0
1991 297 16.5 18.0 n/a
1992 289 18.0 16.0 n/a
1993 313 13.0 24.1 n/a
1994 511 18.0 28.4 n/a
1995 524 19.0 27.6 n/a
1996 524 19.0 27.6 n/a
1997 512 19.0 26.9 n/a
1998 462 19.0 24.3 n/a
1999 467 24.0 19.5 n/a
2000 433 25.0 17.3 0
2001 458 25.5 18.0 0
2002 507 26.0 19.5 0
2003 507 26.0 19.5 0
2004 458 24.0 19.1 0
2005 449 25.5 17.6 0
2006 447 24.5 18.2 0
2007 459 24.4 18.8 0
2008 422 25.2 16.7 n/a
2009 415 25.3 16.4 n/a
2010 402 25.4 15.8 45
2011 393 26.5 14.8 50.4
2012 357 25.5 13.9 45.7
2013 353 25.6 13.7 51
2014 347 25.6 13.5 49.9
2015 349 25.0 13.9 56.4
2016 332 25.0 13.2 63.3
2017 313 25.5 12.2 n/a
2018 312 27.5 11.3 n/a
2019 337 27.5 12.2 60.2
2020 375 26.6 14.0 n/a
2021 330 25.3 13.0 59.1
2022 304 25.3 12.0 71.4
2023 279 26.1 10.6 100
2024 278 23.1 11.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 23.0 19.2 n/a
1989 437 22.0 19.8 n/a
1990 431 25.0 17.2 0
1991 297 16.5 18.0 n/a
1992 289 18.0 16.0 n/a
1993 313 13.0 24.1 n/a
1994 511 18.0 28.4 n/a
1995 524 19.0 27.6 n/a
1996 524 19.0 27.6 n/a
1997 512 19.0 26.9 n/a
1998 462 19.0 24.3 n/a
1999 467 24.0 19.5 n/a
2000 433 25.0 17.3 0
2001 458 25.5 18.0 0
2002 507 26.0 19.5 0
2003 507 26.0 19.5 0
2004 458 24.0 19.1 0
2005 449 25.5 17.6 0
2006 447 24.5 18.2 0
2007 459 24.4 18.8 0
2008 422 25.2 16.7 n/a
2009 415 25.3 16.4 n/a
2010 402 25.4 15.8 45
2011 393 26.5 14.8 50.4
2012 357 25.5 13.9 45.7
2013 353 25.6 13.7 51
2014 347 25.6 13.5 49.9
2015 349 25.0 13.9 56.4
2016 332 25.0 13.2 63.3
2017 313 25.5 12.2 n/a
2018 312 27.5 11.3 n/a
2019 337 27.5 12.2 60.2
2020 375 26.6 14.0 n/a
2021 330 25.3 13.0 59.1
2022 304 25.3 12.0 71.4
2023 279 26.1 10.6 100
2024 278 23.1 11.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.4%) $13,019 (99.6%) $13,073
2020 $30 (0.2%) $12,929 (99.8%) $12,958
2021 $499 (3.2%) $15,250 (96.8%) $15,749
2022 $1,521 (9.5%) $14,552 (90.5%) $16,073

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 389th of 893 Middle schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Northwestern Middle School)48.331.7
 16.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)63.550.6
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northwestern Middle School)56.933.7
 23.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)68.152.8
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Northwestern Middle School)3615.5
 20.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northwestern Middle School)86.467.4
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)71.961.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Northwestern Middle School)4827.1
 20.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northwestern Middle School)86.467.4
 19%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)67.554.8
 12.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337279
 17.2%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic29
 350%
Pacific Islander00
White315260
 17.5%
Two or More Races1610
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%100%
 39.8%


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Northwestern Middle School ranks 498th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Northwestern Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Northwestern Middle School usually go on to attend Northwestern Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Northwestern Middle School.


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