Summary:
The 16401 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Northwestern School District: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the Northwestern Elementary School is a standout performer, the Northwestern Middle School and Northwestern Senior High School have struggled in recent years.
The Northwestern Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its PSSA test scores are notably higher than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, the middle and high schools have seen their rankings decline, with the high school dropping from the top 35% of Pennsylvania high schools to the bottom 30% over the past three years.
All three schools have very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 89.27% at the high school to 100% at the elementary and middle schools. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage in the community, which may present challenges in terms of student learning and achievement. The relatively low student-teacher ratios suggest that class sizes are not a major impediment to learning, though the high poverty levels in the district may still present significant obstacles.
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