Northwestern Middle School serves 544 students in grades 5-8.
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 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
65%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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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