Northwest Area Intermediate Sch vs Northwest Area Primary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Shickshinny · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
260 students
Northwest Area Primary Sch
Shickshinny · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
215 students
| Measure | Northwest Area Intermediate Sch Shickshinny, Pennsylvania | Northwest Area Primary Sch Shickshinny, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,627 | #1198 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #23697 of 50,301 | #33444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 260 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Shickshinny | Shickshinny |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 37.8).
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 61.9%).
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 21.5).
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 260 students compared with 215.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwest Area Intermediate Sch better than Northwest Area Primary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Area Intermediate Sch ranks higher (52.1 vs 37.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northwest Area Intermediate Sch and Northwest Area Primary Sch?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Shickshinny and Shickshinny in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch: 260. Northwest Area Primary Sch: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Area Intermediate Sch and Northwest Area Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is 971st of 1,627 and Northwest Area Primary Sch is 1198th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).