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#1881 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northwest Area Primary Sch
Elementary School · Northwest Area Sd · Shickshinny, PA
A Northwest Area Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655
- Math 42% proficient (2017)
- Reading 62% proficient (2017)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Area Primary Sch score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2009, to 52% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 8 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Area Primary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Northwest Area SD
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northwest Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Primary Sch is listed in Northwest Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Area Primary Sch
Northwest Area Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Shickshinny, PA, part of Northwest Area Sd, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,881 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Area Primary Sch
What grades does Northwest Area Primary Sch serve?
Northwest Area Primary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Northwest Area Primary Sch?
Northwest Area Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Primary Sch is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Area Primary Sch rank in PA?
Northwest Area Primary Sch ranks #1,881 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northwest Area Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Area Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Area Primary Sch has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Northwest Area Primary Sch a charter school?
No, Northwest Area Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Area Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, Northwest Area Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Area Primary Sch?
60.2% of students at Northwest Area Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (570) 864-3461
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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