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Norwin School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

281 McMahon Dr
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Westmoreland County
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PH: (724) 861-3039

Grades K-12
5201 students
7 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

91% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

84% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

75% (2007)

82% (2006)

76% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing

80% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

78% (2006)

72% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

92% (2007)

88% (2006)

77% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing

98% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

79% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading

80% (2007)

78% (2006)

78% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing

94% (2007)

90% (2006)

73% (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

69% (2006)

67% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
IEP	18%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
IEP	32%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	14%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
IEP	43%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
IEP	15%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	88%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	31%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	26%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	22%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	14%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	34%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	21%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
IEP	50%

Writing	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
IEP	76%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
IEP	27%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	40%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
IEP	74%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
IEP	9%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	19	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	13%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,841	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	62%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	23%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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