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#1431 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Elementary School · Northwest Area Sd · Shickshinny, PA
A Northwest Area Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 Sunset Lake Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655
- Math 44% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Area Intermediate Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,362
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northwest Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is listed in Northwest Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Shickshinny, PA, part of Northwest Area Sd, serving approximately 259 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
What grades does Northwest Area Intermediate Sch serve?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Area Intermediate Sch rank in PA?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch ranks #1,431 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northwest Area Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Area Intermediate Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northwest Area Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Area Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
55.2% of students at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (570) 256-3649
- Area population (ZIP 18655)
- 5,789
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18655; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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