Norristown Area School District
- 401 NORTH WHITEHALL RD
- NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
- (610) 630-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.2% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,214 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,727 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 558 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 77.7% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 75.6% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 67.6% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.6% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.5% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 84.8% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 81.4% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.4% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.1% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 68.7% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.9% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 68.1% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.6% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 57.1% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.9% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 49.6% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 38.8% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 24.9% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 21.8% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.7% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.4% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 70.3% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 51.4% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 53.8% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.2% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.8% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 65.2% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.9% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 55.8% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 69.9% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 66.4% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.7% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 69.7% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 66.2% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 29.9% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 27.7% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.4% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 40.4% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 44.9% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.7% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 41.7% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.5% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 43.3% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 48.5% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 11.7% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 18.3% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.5% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 58.9% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 68.2% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 43.6% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,727 | 12.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 604 |
| 1st Grade Students | 571 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 540 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 545 |
| 4th Grade Students | 508 |
| 5th Grade Students | 510 |
| 6th Grade Students | 472 |
| 7th Grade Students | 486 |
| 8th Grade Students | 474 |
| 9th Grade Students | 532 |
| 10th Grade Students | 561 |
| 11th Grade Students | 472 |
| 12th Grade Students | 442 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 137 |
| Hispanic | 1,522 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,127 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,754 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,325 |
| Female | 3,222 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 558 | 12.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 245 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 199 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 88 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 107 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 20 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 242 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| School Administrators | 23 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| Student Support Services | 26 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 147 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $114,748,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $84,595,000 | 73.7% |
| Property Tax | $74,685,000 | 65.1% |
| Public Utility Tax | $110,000 | 0.10% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $4,970,000 | 4.3% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,684,000 | 1.5% |
| Other School Systems | $323,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $54,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $963,000 | 0.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $140,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,560,000 | 1.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $106,000 | 0.09% |
| Total State Revenues | $21,761,000 | 19.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,893,000 | 6.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,640,000 | 3.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,995,000 | 3.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $207,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch Programs | $89,000 | 0.08% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $474,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,102,000 | 1.8% |
| Other Programs | $3,348,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,392,000 | 7.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,987,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,612,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $731,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $239,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $14,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $156,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,921,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $732,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $94,680,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $59,165,000 | 62.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $32,543,000 | 34.4% |
| Student Support | $5,630,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,657,000 | 2.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,905,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $5,113,000 | 4.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $9,127,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,438,000 | 5.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,673,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,972,000 | 3.1% |
| Food Services | $2,972,000 | 2.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 428 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 103 | 5.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Norristown Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 6,727
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 558
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| COLE MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA Public | KG-4 | 434 | 13.7 |  Review This School |
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| EAST NORRITON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA Public | 5-8 | 910 | 13.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA Public | 5-8 | 566 | 12.0 | Review This School |
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| GOTWALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1 East Oak St
Norristown, PA Public | KG-4 | 404 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Arch and Summit Streets
Norristown, PA Public | KG-4 | 370 | 13.9 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARSHALL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1525 West Marshall St
Norristown, PA Public | KG-4 | 594 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| NORRISTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Eagle Dr
Norristown, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,912 | 13.8 |  4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| PAUL V FLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA Public | KG-4 | 522 | 11.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROOSEVELT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
1161 Markley St
Norristown, PA Public | 9-12 | 91 | 7.0 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1315 West Marshall St
Norristown, PA Public | 5-8 | 473 | 10.2 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WHITEHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
399 North Whitehall Rd
Norristown, PA Public | KG-4 | 441 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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