Northwood Middle School

2121 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, Northwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northwood Middle School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
645 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1476 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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18%
28%
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41%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
32%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
60%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Northwood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood Middle School's ranking?
Northwood Middle School is ranked #1476 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Northwood Middle School often compared to?
Northwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alden-hebron Middle School, Creekside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
645 students attend Northwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Northwood Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood Middle School offer ?
Northwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwood Middle School part of?
Northwood Middle School is part of Woodstock CUSD 200 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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