Northwood Sch.

4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Northwood Sch. ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood Sch. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
2 students
This chart display total students of Northwood Sch. by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Northwood Sch. by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

School Rankings

Northwood Sch. ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#522 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Northwood Sch., with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood Sch. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood Sch. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)
n/a
6%
Black
(17-18)
100%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Northwood Sch. and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(17-18)
n/a
72%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
5%
8%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood Sch.'s ranking?
Northwood Sch. is ranked #522 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Northwood Sch.?
2 students attend Northwood Sch..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Northwood Sch. students are Black.
What grades does Northwood Sch. offer ?
Northwood Sch. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northwood Sch. part of?
Northwood Sch. is part of Raytown C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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