Serving 544 students in grades 5-8, Northwestern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)88%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
544 students attend Northwestern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northwestern Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern Middle School offer ?
Northwestern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Northwestern Middle School part of?
Northwestern Middle School is part of Northwestern Local School District.
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