Is Northwest Area Intermediate School a good school?

Northwest Area Intermediate School ranks 785 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwest Area Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Northwest Area Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Area Intermediate School?

Students at Northwest Area Intermediate School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Northwest Area Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Northwest Area Intermediate School usually go on to attend: High : Northwest Area High School

Northwest Area Intermediate School

Summary:

Northwest Area Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the rural town of Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 260 that is predominantly White.

The school consistently outperforms the Northwest Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores, with 46.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, 84.8% in PSSA Science, and 52% in PSSA English Language Arts. This strong academic performance is complemented by a very low student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1, as well as higher-than-average spending per student at $20,190. However, the school's lack of racial diversity, with over 92% of students identifying as White, and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.08% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be areas for further exploration and potential improvement.

When compared to nearby schools, Lake-Noxen Elementary School and Lehman-Jackson Elementary School also demonstrate high academic achievement, particularly in PSSA Science and Math. However, Northwest Area Intermediate School stands out for its significantly lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, suggesting a more personalized learning environment and greater investment in resources and facilities.

Detail:

Public 3-6

21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655

(570) 256-3649

District: Northwest Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
785^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,190

Students who attend Northwest Area Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Northwest Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Area Intermediate School ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Area Intermediate School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Northwest Area Intermediate School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Area Intermediate School is $20,190.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwest Area Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Area Intermediate School 785^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Northwest Area Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Northwest Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Area School District 312^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwest Area Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Area Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	73.15	339^th	1299	73.9%
2006	58.41	752^nd	1545	51.3%
2007	72.26	434^th	1555	72.1%
2008	68.20	535^th	1551	65.5%
2009	55.69	862^nd	1549	44.4%
2010	58.07	834^th	1579	47.2%
2011	38.76	1216^th	1597	23.9%
2012	43.96	1139^th	1599	28.8%
2013	35.70	1157^th	1519	23.8%
2014	30.61	1159^th	1467	21.0%
2015	39.56	1006^th	1474	31.8%
2016	43.83	1032^nd	1554	33.6%
2017	41.88	1047^th	1547	32.3%
2018	49.29	934^th	1530	39.0%
2019	40.54	1063^rd	1544	31.2%
2021	27.52	1092^nd	1433	23.8%
2022	45.47	962^nd	1534	37.3%
2023	54.98	785^th	1534	48.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Area Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.35	471^st	1414	66.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwest Area Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.26	489^th	1043	53.1%

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Rank History for White students at Northwest Area Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.60	843^rd	1236	31.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwest Area Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	304	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	309
1989	313	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	317
1990	320	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	323
1991	312	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	318
1992	343	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	347
1993	355	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	359
1994	376	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	382
1995	339	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	342
1996	339	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	342
1997	330	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	338
1998	315	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	325
1999	303	5	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	315
2000	274	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	281
2001	308	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	315
2002	296	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	304
2003	296	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	304
2004	309	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	316
2005	275	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	284
2006	276	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	284
2007	290	1	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	299
2008	257	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	263
2009	251	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	256
2010	252	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	257
2011	348	8	1	3	1	0	0	361
2012	351	5	1	1	0	0	1	359
2013	358	6	2	2	0	1	1	370
2014	353	6	1	2	0	0	2	364
2015	300	5	0	4	0	0	2	311
2016	225	3	0	2	0	0	1	231
2017	221	1	0	1	0	0	4	227
2018	214	0	0	2	0	0	4	220
2019	277	1	2	6	0	1	2	289
2020	279	1	2	8	0	0	2	292
2021	268	2	1	9	0	0	5	285
2022	255	2	0	5	1	0	11	274
2023	241	1	1	4	0	0	13	260

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 Northwest Area Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	309	18.4	16.7	n/a
1989	317	18.4	17.2	n/a
1990	323	18.4	17.5	0
1991	318	18.4	17.2	n/a
1992	347	19.4	17.8	n/a
1993	359	16.0	22.4	n/a
1994	382	15.0	25.5	n/a
1995	342	13.0	26.3	n/a
1996	342	13.0	26.3	n/a
1997	338	15.0	22.5	n/a
1998	325	15.0	21.7	n/a
1999	315	18.0	17.5	n/a
2000	281	18.0	15.6	37.7
2001	315	19.0	16.6	36.2
2002	304	17.0	17.9	40.1
2003	304	17.0	17.9	40.1
2004	316	16.8	18.8	36.1
2005	284	15.4	18.4	43
2006	284	18.2	15.6	35.6
2007	299	17.9	16.7	42.1
2008	263	50.0	5.3	42.2
2009	256	16.0	16.0	43.4
2010	257	16.0	16.0	37
2011	361	14.0	25.7	37.1
2012	359	23.0	15.6	40.1
2013	370	24.0	15.4	43
2014	364	23.0	15.8	46.4
2015	311	21.0	14.8	37.6
2016	231	20.0	11.5	46.3
2017	227	20.0	11.3	45.8
2018	220	21.0	10.4	47.7
2019	289	21.0	13.7	46
2020	292	23.0	12.6	50
2021	285	23.0	12.3	42.8
2022	274	23.5	11.6	46
2023	260	26.0	10.0	48.1

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 Northwest Area Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	309	18.4	16.7	n/a
1989	317	18.4	17.2	n/a
1990	323	18.4	17.5	0
1991	318	18.4	17.2	n/a
1992	347	19.4	17.8	n/a
1993	359	16.0	22.4	n/a
1994	382	15.0	25.5	n/a
1995	342	13.0	26.3	n/a
1996	342	13.0	26.3	n/a
1997	338	15.0	22.5	n/a
1998	325	15.0	21.7	n/a
1999	315	18.0	17.5	n/a
2000	281	18.0	15.6	37.7
2001	315	19.0	16.6	36.2
2002	304	17.0	17.9	40.1
2003	304	17.0	17.9	40.1
2004	316	16.8	18.8	36.1
2005	284	15.4	18.4	43
2006	284	18.2	15.6	35.6
2007	299	17.9	16.7	42.1
2008	263	50.0	5.3	42.2
2009	256	16.0	16.0	43.4
2010	257	16.0	16.0	37
2011	361	14.0	25.7	37.1
2012	359	23.0	15.6	40.1
2013	370	24.0	15.4	43
2014	364	23.0	15.8	46.4
2015	311	21.0	14.8	37.6
2016	231	20.0	11.5	46.3
2017	227	20.0	11.3	45.8
2018	220	21.0	10.4	47.7
2019	289	21.0	13.7	46
2020	292	23.0	12.6	50
2021	285	23.0	12.3	42.8
2022	274	23.5	11.6	46
2023	260	26.0	10.0	48.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Area Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$456 (2.7%)	$16,611 (97.3%)	$17,067
2020	$400 (2.4%)	$16,017 (97.6%)	$16,417
2021	$484 (2.6%)	$17,919 (97.4%)	$18,403
2022	$522 (2.6%)	$19,668 (97.4%)	$20,190

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Area Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1063^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 785^th of 1534 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	65.4	76.2	10.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	66.7	50.8	15.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	26.2	37.3	11.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	84.9	84.8	0.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	40	42.4	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	30.6	26.6	4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	37.7	53.3	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	24.4	41	16.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	59.7	61.7	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	37.6	46.1	8.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	84.9	84.8	0.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northwest Area Intermediate School)	52.2	52	0.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	289	260	10%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	277	241	13%
Two or More Races	2	13	550%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	48.1%	2.1%

Schools Near Northwest Area Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest Area Intermediate School	Public	3-6	21 Sunset Lake Rd	Shickshinny	18655	Luzerne County	Northwest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 256-3649	260	26	10.0	48.1%	241 (92.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	55	785^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.8%		45.5	962^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.3%	177	76.2	37.3	26.6	41.0	46.1	84.8	84.8	50.8	42.4	53.3	61.7	52.0	$20,190	$522	$19,668
Ross Elementary School	Public	K-6	5148 Main Rd	Sweet Valley	18656	Luzerne County	Lake-Lehman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 477-5050	177	17	10.6	44.6%	169 (95.5%)	4 (2.3%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	58.1	737^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.0%		56.6	755^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.8%	18	73.7	45.8	31.3	32.1	42.8	79.2	79.2	89.5	54.2	56.3	53.6	61.1	$19,153	$754	$18,398
Kennedy Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	513 Kosciuszko St	Nanticoke	18634	Luzerne County	Greater Nanticoke Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 735-6450	513	34	15.2	99.8%	338 (65.9%)	39 (7.6%)	92 (17.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.0%)								(n/a)													$12,677	$2,034	$10,643
GNA Elementary Center	Public	3-5	601 Kosciuszko Street	Nanticoke	18634	Luzerne County	Greater Nanticoke Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 735-1320	505	31	16.0	100.0%	357 (70.7%)	48 (9.5%)	78 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)	15.3	1275^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.9%		19.8	1213^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.9%	62	21.4	13.3	16.5		17.2	51.8	51.8	24.0	31.7	39.7		31.7	$11,344	$1,711	$9,633
Northwest Area Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	417 Shickshinny Lake Rd	Shickshinny	18655	Luzerne County	Northwest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 864-3461	211	12	17.5	53.1%	200 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)								(n/a)													$22,134	$572	$21,562
Lehman-Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-6	1237 Market St	Dallas	18612	Luzerne County	Lake-Lehman School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 675-2165	418	29	14.2	30.1%	396 (94.7%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	65.7	583^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	62.0%		65.8	575^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.5%	8	65.3	50.7	40.7	58.5	53.3	79.5	79.5	61.2	56.1	50.0	77.3	60.7	$16,542	$231	$16,310
Hanover Green Elementary School	Public	1-2	561 Main Rd	Hanover Township	18706	Luzerne County	Hanover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 824-3941	308	20	15.1	94.5%	137 (44.5%)	56 (18.2%)	96 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)								(n/a)													$12,862	$2,912	$9,951
Rice Elementary School	Public	K-6	3700 Church Road	Mountain Top	18707	Luzerne County	Crestwood School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 868-3161	767	45	16.9	25.0%	695 (90.6%)	12 (1.6%)	26 (3.4%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	73.9	406^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.5%		70.1	494^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.8%	88	60.6	60.0	47.0	53.4	55.5	92.8	92.8	60.3	72.5	66.0	64.6	65.7	$13,359	$1,737	$11,622
Lyndwood Elementary School	Public	PK-K	2 Collet St	Hanover Township	18706	Luzerne County	Hanover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 820-4301	242	15	16.5	96.3%	130 (53.7%)	34 (14.0%)	59 (24.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.0%)								(n/a)				14.2	14.2						32.0	32.0	$19,537	$3,379	$16,159
State Elementary Center	Public	K-5	355 State Street	Larksville	18704	Luzerne County	Wyoming Valley West School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 779-5381	1,353	82	16.4	100.0%	615 (45.5%)	240 (17.7%)	338 (25.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	154 (11.4%)	11.7	1327^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.5%		15.7	1258^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.0%	69	14.9	7.7	8.6		10.6	51.4	51.4	30.9	30.5	28.8		30.1	$12,791	$1,514	$11,276

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