NORTHWEST AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Northwest Area SD school district, located in Shickshinny, PA with about 220 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Northwest Area Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northwest Area Intermediate School is a public educational institution located in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Northwest Area School District. Situated at 21 Sunset Lake Road, the school typically focuses on the middle-grade levels, providing a bridge between elementary foundations and secondary education. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and personal responsibility among its students.
As part of a smaller, rural school district, Northwest Area Intermediate School emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide more personalized attention to students. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests in arts, athletics, and technology. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional learning, the school seeks to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Northwest Area Intermediate Sch at (570) 256-3649 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
NORTHWEST AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shickshinny, PA with about 220 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northwest Area SD
- Total Students:
- 220
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 220 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.