For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,641 students in Northwestern Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwestern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
1,641 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Northwestern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 897 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
20 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,505 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
126
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,553 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,339 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,553
$17,132
Spending / Student
$12,339
$17,081
Best Northwestern Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Grades: 7-12
| 717 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Grades: PK-7
| 924 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,641 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District is ranked #305 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Local School District?
92% of Northwestern Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher 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 $12,339 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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