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Northwest Area Intermediate Sc

Northwest Area SD · Luzerne County

4/10
#967
Rank 967 out of 1,545
English Language Arts3/10 · #1170 · 24th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #951 · 39th percentile
Science8/10 · #377 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the rural stretches of Luzerne County, Northwest Area Intermediate School is a small-town school where science stands out as a genuine strength — a bright spot for families with kids who lean toward hands-on learning and STEM. The surrounding area has that quiet, close-knit Pennsylvania countryside feel, where neighbors know each other and school events are a real anchor of community life. Families drawn to a smaller, more personal school environment — where kids aren't just a number — will likely find a comfortable fit here.

Student Demographics

244 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
229 (94%)
Multiple Races
12 (5%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged149 (61%)
Students with Disabilities57 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

260
Enrollment
20.2
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio