Northwood Academy Charter School vs. New Foundations Charter School
Should you attend Northwood Academy Charter School or New Foundations Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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New Foundations Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Northwood Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,508 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Foundations Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
705 students
1,508 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2256 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1732 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Graduation Rate
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85-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
71
Grade 1 Students
77
74
Grade 2 Students
80
86
Grade 3 Students
81
84
Grade 4 Students
88
84
Grade 5 Students
83
87
Grade 6 Students
80
84
Grade 7 Students
75
78
Grade 8 Students
74
82
Grade 9 Students
-
275
Grade 10 Students
-
212
Grade 11 Students
-
157
Grade 12 Students
-
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
28%
% Black
69%
25%
% White
5%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
