4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Northwood School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
2 students
This chart display total students of Northwood School by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Northwood School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Rankings

Northwood School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Northwood School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)
n/a
6%
Black
(17-18)
100%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Northwood School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(17-18)
n/a
72%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
5%
8%
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood School's ranking?

Northwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Northwood School?

2 students attend Northwood School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Northwood School students are Black.

What grades does Northwood School offer ?

Northwood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Northwood School part of?

Northwood School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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