Top Rankings
Northwestern Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,282 students in Northwestern Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwestern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
1,282 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Northwestern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,220 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
95%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
105
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,649 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,885 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,649
$17,144
Spending / Student
$10,885
$17,092
Best Northwestern Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,282 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District is ranked #223 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Local School District?
95% of Northwestern Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Northwestern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,885 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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