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#2068 of 2,846 schools in PA
Norwood Sch
Elementary School · Interboro Sd · Norwood, PA
An Interboro Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
558 Seneca Ave, Norwood, PA 19074
- Math 34% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norwood Sch score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
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 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norwood Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average664/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,135
Median home value
$227,500
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Delcroft SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Leedom EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Tinicum SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 1–8 | 1.1 mi | 319 | 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.
Interboro Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norwood Sch is listed in Interboro SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norwood Sch
Norwood Sch is a public elementary school in Norwood, PA, part of Interboro Sd, serving approximately 561 students in grades 1st-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,068 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwood Sch
What grades does Norwood Sch serve?
Norwood Sch serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Norwood Sch?
Norwood Sch has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norwood Sch rank in PA?
Norwood Sch ranks #2,068 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Norwood Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwood Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Norwood Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood Sch has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Norwood Sch a charter school?
No, Norwood Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norwood Sch a Title I school?
No, Norwood Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norwood Sch?
50.8% of students at Norwood 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (610) 237-6425
- Area population (ZIP 19074)
- 5,915
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 19074; 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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