Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Norwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norwood Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Cincinnati, OH, encompassing approximately 3.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norwood Middle School's student population of 371 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn Today. Dream Big. Lead Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Norwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2098 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-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 is Norwood Middle School's ranking?
Norwood Middle School is ranked #2098 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Norwood Middle School?
371 students attend Norwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Norwood Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood Middle School?
Norwood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norwood Middle School offer ?
Norwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwood Middle School part of?
Norwood Middle School is part of Norwood City School District.
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