At a glance
Reported students
819
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
448
Norwin MS: 819 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 847
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Norwin MS
Norwin MS is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in North Huntingdon. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Norwin SD. NCES reports 819 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.2%) and multiracial (4.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Norwin MS
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.2%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Norwin SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 05–06
755 reported students
Sunset Valley El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
448 reported students
Stewartsville El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
422 reported students
Hahntown El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
419 reported students
Sheridan Terrace El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
417 reported students
Norwin HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,671 reported students
Public schools near Norwin MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Intermediate Sch Middle · Norwin SD | 05–06 | 755 | 0.2 mi |
| West Hempfield MS Middle · Hempfield Area SD | 06–08 | 546 | 3.3 mi |
| Trafford MS Middle · Penn-Trafford SD | 06–08 | 354 | 4.4 mi |
| Penn MS Middle · Penn-Trafford SD | 06–08 | 518 | 5.1 mi |
| Founders Hall Middle Sch Middle · McKeesport Area SD | 06–08 | 642 | 5.9 mi |
| Elizabeth Forward MS Middle · Elizabeth Forward SD | 06–08 | 538 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norwin MS
What grades does Norwin MS serve?
Norwin MS reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Norwin SD.
How many students attend Norwin MS?
Norwin MS reported 819 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 847 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norwin MS?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 819 students and 50.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Norwin MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norwin MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwin SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Norwin MS in?
Norwin MS is part of Norwin SD, based in North Huntingdon, PA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norwin MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (0.2 mi), West Hempfield MS (3.3 mi), Trafford MS (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.