Northwestern MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albion, Pennsylvania 16401 · Northwestern SD
#309 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#6851 of 15,369 nationally
About Northwestern MS
Northwestern MS is a public middle located in Albion, in the Northwestern SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 266 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 309th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 266.
There are 3 schools in Albion; Northwestern MS ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)104.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northwestern MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 104.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwestern MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwestern SHS
Albion · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students · 180 m away
Northwestern El Sch
Albion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 257 m away
Springfield El Sch
East Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
162 students · 9.4 km away
Conneaut Valley El Sch
Conneautville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 12 km away
Girard HS
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
477 students · 13 km away
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students · 14 km away
Elk Valley El Sch
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Tilden William T MS
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266 students
Apollo-Ridge MS
Spring Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
Ligonier Valley MS
Ligonier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students
Brentwood MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students
Halifax Area MS
Halifax · Public middle · Grades 5–8
263 students
Cambria Heights MS
Patton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwestern MS a good school?
Northwestern MS has a Success Index (US) of 53.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #309 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northwestern MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwestern MS ranks #309 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #6851 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwestern MS?
Northwestern MS had 266 students in 2025.
Is Northwestern MS a elementary school or a high school?
Northwestern MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwestern MS?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Northwestern MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.