Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northwest's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
48%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
37%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest's ranking?
Northwest is ranked #1263 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Northwest often compared to?
Northwestis often viewed alongside schools like Johnny Appleseed, Paxton Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Northwest?
676 students attend Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Northwest students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest?
Northwest has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northwest offer ?
Northwest offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest part of?
Northwest is part of Leominster School District.
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