Norwood Middle School

2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, Norwood 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 bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Norwood Middle School's student population of 400 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Norwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1823 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
50%
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57%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
14%
7%
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Black
16%
17%
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White
64%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwood Middle School's ranking?
Norwood Middle School is ranked #1823 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Norwood Middle School?
400 students attend Norwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Norwood Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Middle School?
Norwood Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norwood Middle School offer ?
Norwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Norwood Middle School part of?
Norwood Middle School is part of Norwood City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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