Norristown Area Sd School District
School District · Norristown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Norristown Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Norristown Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Paul V Fly EL Sch
Norristown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Norristown Area HS
Norristown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cole Manor EL Sch
Norristown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#466 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,833
+$693 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
7,662 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Norristown Area Sd ranks #466 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Norristown Area Sd's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Paul V Fly EL Sch (5.7/10), Norristown Area HS (4.5/10), and Cole Manor EL Sch (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Norristown Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Norristown Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul V Fly EL Sch | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Norristown Area HS | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Cole Manor EL Sch | 4.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Hancock EL Sch | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | East Norriton MS | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Marshall Street EL Sch | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Davenport EL Sch | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Whitehall EL Sch | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Eisenhower MS | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Blockson MS | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Norristown Area Sd
Norristown Area Sd is a Norristown, Pennsylvania school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 7,662 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $18,833 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Norristown Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paul V Fly EL Sch, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Norristown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Norristown Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norristown Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Norristown Area Sd
12 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Norristown
- Total Enrollment
- 7,662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 547
- District spending per student
- $18,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norristown Area Sd?
Norristown Area Sd has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norristown Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Norristown Area Sd is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Norristown Area Sd?
Norristown Area Sd's district-level spending was $18,833 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norristown Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norristown Area Sd is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norristown Area Sd?
Paul V Fly EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Norristown Area Sd with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Norristown Area Sd?
Across schools in Norristown Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norristown Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Norristown Area Sd has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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