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Schools in East Norriton Township · Norristown Area School District

East Norriton Township’s public schools score below 81% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation

In East Norriton Township, 17% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Norriton Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#967of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
31%
▼ 24 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
17%
▼ 19 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
82%
▼ 6 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.8K
▼ 4% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.4
PA 13.4
Schools in town
4
4,071 students on the public path
In brief

East Norriton Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1400 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Norriton Township’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 19% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,821 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Capstone Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Norriton Township’s grade

C− Test scoresD Graduation

C−: better than 19% of Pennsylvania school districts, #967 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 19%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1400)Better than 1%
Towns in Montgomery County (38)Better than 0%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,957 test results and a graduating class of 579 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of East Norriton Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,978 in math, 3,936 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Norriton Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to C
5–8East Norriton MSNorristown Area School DistrictC−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressD− to C−

East Norriton Township’s public schools are run by Norristown Area School District, which also serves Norristown and West Norriton. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Norristown Area School DistrictGrades K–12 · 12 schools · 7,617 students · 13.4 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$20,821PA $21,758 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading31%
State average 55.1% · 3936 students tested
Math17%
State average 36.1% · 3978 students tested

East Norriton Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share East Norriton Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East Norriton TownshipC−Norristown Area
WorcesterAMethacton
PlymouthA+Colonial
West NorritonC−Norristown Area
NorristownC−Norristown Area
WhitpainA+Wissahickon

2 of the 5 neighbors share Norristown Area with East Norriton Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in East Norriton Township

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in East Norriton Townshipby address
Paul V Fly El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Norristown
C
452 students12:1Rate it →
Cole Manor El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Norristown
C−
347 students11:1Rate it →
East Norriton MS
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Norristown
C−
836 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving East Norriton Townshipin other towns
Norristown Area HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Norristown
C−
2,256 students17:1Rate it →
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Norristown
D−
180 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Capstone Academy
East Norriton
Private · Special education
28 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about East Norriton Township’s schools

Are East Norriton Township’s schools good?

On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools East Norriton Township children attend score below 81% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #967 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Norriton Township in?

Norristown Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,617 students in 12 schools (2024–25).

Where do East Norriton Township kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Norristown Area HS and Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS.

What is East Norriton Township’s graduation rate?

82% of the class of 2023 in Norristown Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does East Norriton Township spend per student?

$20,821 in Norristown Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in East Norriton Township?

Yes: Capstone Academy (special education, grades , 28 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.