Is Norwin Middle School a good school?

Yes! Norwin Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 20 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend Norwin Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 820 students attended Norwin Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Norwin Middle School?

Students at Norwin Middle School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Norwin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Norwin Middle School usually go on to attend Norwin High School

Norwin Middle School

Summary:

Norwin Middle School is a public middle school located in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 820. The school is part of the Norwin School District, which is ranked 24th out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norwin Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 20th out of 893 middle schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past decade, indicating exceptional academic performance. Norwin Middle School students consistently outperform the state averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests across all subject areas, including math, science, and English language arts. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 83.5% of Norwin Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.8%. Additionally, Norwin Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 29.88% in the 2022-2023 school year, and an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.0% in the same year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Moss Side Middle School, Franklin Regional Middle School, and Harrold Middle School, Norwin Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with stronger academic performance, lower dropout rates, and a more homogeneous student population. This could provide valuable insights for the surrounding schools to learn from Norwin's successful practices.

Detail:

Public 7-8

10870 Mockingbird Dr
North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2548

(724) 861-3010

District: Norwin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,294

Students who attend Norwin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Norwin High School

Feeder schools for Norwin Middle School:

Elementary:	Hahntown Elementary School
	Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
	Stewartsville Elementary School
	Sunset Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 820

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwin Middle School ranks better than 97.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.48. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwin Middle School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Norwin Middle School employs 52.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwin Middle School is $13,294.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norwin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwin Middle School 20^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Norwin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Norwin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwin School District 24^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Norwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	79.93	121^st	643	81.2%
2004	82.40	96^th	663	85.5%
2005	80.64	128^th	687	81.4%
2006	90.20	23^rd	736	96.9%
2007	88.42	27^th	749	96.4%
2008	88.30	29^th	753	96.1%
2009	87.08	34^th	770	95.6%
2010	86.01	40^th	805	95.0%
2011	85.40	47^th	825	94.3%
2012	83.44	72^nd	834	91.4%
2013	83.42	73^rd	758	90.4%
2014	85.22	54^th	728	92.6%
2015	82.69	105^th	835	87.4%
2016	80.71	136^th	870	84.4%
2017	86.84	83^rd	877	90.5%
2018	85.95	90^th	861	89.5%
2019	89.91	55^th	891	93.8%
2021	91.97	36^th	797	95.5%
2022	92.29	43^rd	883	95.1%
2023	96.48	20^th	893	97.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Norwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.30	27^th	187	85.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.65	13^th	874	98.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Norwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.27	31^st	660	95.3%

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Rank History for White students at Norwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.42	21^st	681	96.9%

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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 Norwin Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	630	6	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
1989	653	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
1990	636	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
1991	631	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1992	634	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
1993	645	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1994	672	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
1995	715	1	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	722
1996	715	1	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	722
1997	704	3	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	713
1998	686	5	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
1999	720	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
2000	718	3	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	725
2001	691	4	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2002	680	7	5	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	698
2003	680	7	5	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	698
2004	814	11	5	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	834
2005	844	9	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	862
2006	877	5	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	888
2007	850	9	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	867
2008	797	14	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
2009	789	8	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	807
2010	812	9	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	832
2011	786	7	4	3	1	0	1	0	802
2012	806	5	10	4	2	0	1	0	828
2013	796	6	13	6	1	0	0	0	822
2014	773	8	13	5	1	0	2	0	802
2015	772	10	15	8	2	0	7	0	814
2016	787	10	11	7	2	0	5	0	822
2017	798	11	17	4	2	0	16	0	848
2018	749	12	18	4	1	0	17	0	801
2019	749	9	13	10	1	0	23	0	805
2020	791	7	23	15	1	0	27	0	864
2021	767	7	17	16	1	0	30	0	838
2022	782	9	11	13	1	0	31	0	847
2023	748	13	15	16	0	0	28	0	820

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

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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 Norwin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	640	38.1	16.7	n/a
1989	655	38.5	17.0	n/a
1990	641	41.5	15.4	0
1991	635	41.2	15.4	n/a
1992	640	34.0	18.8	n/a
1993	654	28.0	23.4	n/a
1994	681	28.6	23.8	n/a
1995	722	31.5	22.9	n/a
1996	722	31.5	22.9	n/a
1997	713	35.5	20.1	n/a
1998	697	34.0	20.5	n/a
1999	729	36.0	20.3	n/a
2000	725	39.0	18.6	23.3
2001	701	40.0	17.5	21
2002	698	42.0	16.6	24.2
2003	698	42.0	16.6	24.2
2004	834	47.0	17.7	19.7
2005	862	48.0	18.0	19.6
2006	888	48.8	18.2	0
2007	867	51.0	17.0	0
2008	818	52.0	15.7	n/a
2009	807	52.9	15.2	n/a
2010	832	51.9	16.0	21.9
2011	802	53.8	14.8	19.8
2012	828	52.9	15.6	19.1
2013	822	52.7	15.5	20.1
2014	802	49.8	16.1	19.5
2015	814	51.0	15.9	21.3
2016	822	53.0	15.5	23.1
2017	848	50.5	16.7	n/a
2018	801	51.8	15.4	25.7
2019	805	48.8	16.4	27
2020	864	50.0	17.2	n/a
2021	838	50.0	16.7	20
2022	847	52.7	16.0	27.3
2023	820	52.2	15.6	29.9

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 Norwin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	640	38.1	16.7	n/a
1989	655	38.5	17.0	n/a
1990	641	41.5	15.4	0
1991	635	41.2	15.4	n/a
1992	640	34.0	18.8	n/a
1993	654	28.0	23.4	n/a
1994	681	28.6	23.8	n/a
1995	722	31.5	22.9	n/a
1996	722	31.5	22.9	n/a
1997	713	35.5	20.1	n/a
1998	697	34.0	20.5	n/a
1999	729	36.0	20.3	n/a
2000	725	39.0	18.6	23.3
2001	701	40.0	17.5	21
2002	698	42.0	16.6	24.2
2003	698	42.0	16.6	24.2
2004	834	47.0	17.7	19.7
2005	862	48.0	18.0	19.6
2006	888	48.8	18.2	0
2007	867	51.0	17.0	0
2008	818	52.0	15.7	n/a
2009	807	52.9	15.2	n/a
2010	832	51.9	16.0	21.9
2011	802	53.8	14.8	19.8
2012	828	52.9	15.6	19.1
2013	822	52.7	15.5	20.1
2014	802	49.8	16.1	19.5
2015	814	51.0	15.9	21.3
2016	822	53.0	15.5	23.1
2017	848	50.5	16.7	n/a
2018	801	51.8	15.4	25.7
2019	805	48.8	16.4	27
2020	864	50.0	17.2	n/a
2021	838	50.0	16.7	20
2022	847	52.7	16.0	27.3
2023	820	52.2	15.6	29.9

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 Norwin Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$116 (1.0%)	$11,773 (99.0%)	$11,889
2020	$118 (1.0%)	$11,395 (99.0%)	$11,513
2021	$494 (4.0%)	$11,794 (96.0%)	$12,288
2022	$325 (2.4%)	$12,968 (97.5%)	$13,294

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwin Middle 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 55^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 20^th of 893 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Norwin Middle School)	67.9	68.7	0.8%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Norwin Middle School)	76.7	86.1	9.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Norwin Middle School)	55.2	57.2	2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Norwin Middle School)	76.2	85.8	9.6%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Norwin Middle School)	76.9	81	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Norwin Middle School)	62.1	62.8	0.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Norwin Middle School)	76.2	85.8	9.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Norwin Middle School)	76.7	83.5	6.8%
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	805	820	1.9%
African American	9	13	44.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	13	15	15.4%
Hispanic	10	16	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	749	748	0.1%
Two or More Races	23	28	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	29.9%	2.9%

Schools Near Norwin Middle 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 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norwin Middle School	Public	7-8	10870 Mockingbird Dr	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 861-3010	820	52	15.6	29.9%	748 (91.2%)	13 (1.6%)	16 (2.0%)	15 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	96.5	20^th of 893 public middle schools	97.8%		92.3	43^rd of 883 public middle schools	95.1%	23			68.7	57.2	62.8	85.8	85.8			86.1	81.0	83.5	$13,294	$325	$12,968
Hillcrest Intermediate School	Public	5-6	11091 Mockingbird Drive	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 861-3015	807	46	17.5	29.9%	735 (91.1%)	5 (0.6%)	22 (2.7%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.5%)								(n/a)	69.8	72.0			70.9			79.6	81.6			80.6	$13,479	$326	$13,154
West Hempfield Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Northumberland Road	Irwin	15642	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-2140	400	30	13.1	44.0%	364 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.0%)	76.9	178^th of 893 public middle schools	80.1%		75.4	185^th of 883 public middle schools	79.0%	7		53.1	43.5	35.6	43.6	65.9	65.9		67.0	67.7	56.5	63.6	$17,827	$589	$17,238
Trafford Middle School	Public	6-8	100 E Brinton Ave	Trafford	15085	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 372-6600	334	22	15.5	21.0%	309 (92.5%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	91.2	50^th of 893 public middle schools	94.4%		93.7	33^rd of 883 public middle schools	96.3%	17		65.6	53.2	35.1	52.6	80.3	80.3		85.6	87.1	74.3	82.8	$15,948	$439	$15,509
Penn Middle School	Public	6-8	1007 Penn Middle Way	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 744-4431	498	38	13.2	21.5%	466 (93.6%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.8%)	94.5	29^th of 893 public middle schools	96.8%		95.8	18^th of 883 public middle schools	98.0%	11		68.9	61.6	53.3	61.0	79.4	79.4		80.9	80.1	86.1	82.5	$14,334	$394	$13,941
Founders Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	3600 O'Neil Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 664-3690	695	68	10.1	100.0%	247 (35.5%)	328 (47.2%)	25 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (13.2%)	15.4	731^st of 893 public middle schools	18.1%		13.6	742^nd of 883 public middle schools	16.0%	11		7.0	8.3	5.0	6.6	28.7	28.7		30.0	35.5	29.1	31.3	$15,522	$3,262	$12,259
Elizabeth Forward Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Rock Run Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2335	550	43	12.9	43.8%	508 (92.4%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	78.6	161^st of 893 public middle schools	82.0%		73.6	201^st of 883 public middle schools	77.2%	40		51.5	52.7	27.1	43.9	66.5	66.5		76.4	68.3	59.7	68.0	$16,804	$614	$16,191
South Allegheny Middle School	Public	6-8	2743 Washington Blvd	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 675-3070	313	24	13.0	99.7%	236 (75.4%)	32 (10.2%)	13 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.9%)	26.3	645^th of 893 public middle schools	27.8%		28.9	615^th of 883 public middle schools	30.4%	30		19.2	19.8	6.5	15.3	43.4	43.4		38.4	40.7	28.2	35.9	$21,143	$1,083	$20,060
Franklin Regional Middle School	Public	6-8	4660 Old William Penn Hwy	Murrysville	15668	Westmoreland County	Franklin Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 327-5456	786	62	12.7	20.0%	644 (81.9%)	13 (1.7%)	25 (3.2%)	65 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.8%)	89	72^nd of 893 public middle schools	91.9%		91.8	46^th of 883 public middle schools	94.8%	26		57.0	52.2	49.5	52.9	78.3	78.3		71.7	75.0	72.7	73.2	$18,575	$48	$18,527
Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-9	777 Penn Center Blvd	Pittsburgh	15235	Allegheny County	Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(412) 867-6209	93	9	10.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	79 (84.9%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.5%)	7.2	845^th of 893 public middle schools	5.4%					(n/a)		0.0	4.3	0.0	1.3	17.2	17.2		7.1	30.4	13.7	16.3	$22,301	$489	$21,812

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