Northgate School District

The Northgate School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Northgate Middle/High School, Bellevue Elementary School, and Avalon Elementary School. The district as a whole is ranked 430 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a lower-performing district.

Among the three schools, the elementary schools, Bellevue and Avalon, appear to be outperforming the middle/high school, Northgate, on various academic measures. Bellevue Elementary is ranked 854 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, the highest ranking among the three schools, and both elementary schools exceeded district and state averages on PSSA tests in math, science, and English language arts. In contrast, Northgate Middle/High School struggled with math proficiency, with only 16.9% of students scoring proficient or better on the PSSA Math test, compared to the district average of 30.2% and the state average of 40.4%.

All three schools have a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 84.87% at Northgate Middle/High School to 100% at Bellevue Elementary and Avalon Elementary, indicating a student population with significant economic challenges. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 10.8 to 12.7, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning. However, the district's overall low ranking and single-star rating, combined with the performance gaps between the elementary and middle/high school, suggest that the Northgate School District may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes across all grade levels.