Serving 1,113 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest Junior High School serves the southwest part of Coralville, IA, covering approximately 50.7 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5 miles to the school and some located as far as 9.5 miles from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Middle School's student population of 1,113 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,113 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwest Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Middle School's ranking?
Northwest Middle School is ranked #657 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Northwest Middle School often compared to?
Northwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Middle School, North Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
1,113 students attend Northwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Northwest Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Middle School offer ?
Northwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Middle School part of?
Northwest Middle School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
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