Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Northwood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.13, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #600 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 93% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mooresville Con School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northwood Elementary School is Mooresville High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Paul Hadley Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Newby Memorial Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mooresville Mooresville High School Math: 28% | Reading: 60%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,382 student10
0.0 miles
550 N Indiana St
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-9203 0 9-12 1,382 - Mooresville Paul Hadley Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 688 students10
0.2 miles
200 W Carlisle St
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-9208 0.2 7-8 688 - Mooresville Newby Memorial Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 331 students10
0.4 miles
240 N Monroe St
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-9212 0.4 K-6 331 - Mooresville Neil Armstrong Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 519 students10
1.3 miles
1000 Rd 144
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-9210 1.3 K-6 519 - Plainfield Plainfield High School Math: 52% | Reading: 78%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,672 student10
4.3 miles
1 Red Pride Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7711 4.3 9-12 1,672
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