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#1726 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch
Elementary School · Northwestern Lehigh Sd · New Tripoli, PA
A Northwestern Lehigh Sd elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6493 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwestern Lehigh EL 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,221
Median home value
$322,500
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Northwestern Lehigh SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weisenberg EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 411 | 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.
Northwestern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch is listed in Northwestern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch
Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Tripoli, PA, part of Northwestern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch
What grades does Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch serve?
Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch?
Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch rank in PA?
Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch ranks #1,726 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch a charter school?
No, Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Lehigh EL Sch?
28.0% of students at Northwestern Lehigh EL 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (610) 298-8661
- Area population (ZIP 18066)
- 5,837
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 18066; 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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