Northwest Elementary School vs. Center Township Elementary School
Should you attend Northwest Elementary School or Center Township Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Center Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Township Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
425 students
608 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
51 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#469 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-84%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
71
93
Grade 1 Students
82
107
Grade 2 Students
64
91
Grade 3 Students
63
102
Grade 4 Students
75
99
Grade 5 Students
70
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a


% Hispanic
1%
1%


% Black
1%
1%


% White
94%
95%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%


Diversity Score
0.12
0.10


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
38%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

