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Northwestern Elementary School vs. Black River Education Center Elementary School

Should you attend Northwestern Elementary School or Black River Education Center Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northwestern Elementary School
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Black River Education Center Elementary School
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black River Education Center Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
636 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black River Education Center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwestern Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black River Education Center Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black River Education Center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwestern Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black River Education Center Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Black River Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#232 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 10%)
#1015 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwestern Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black River Education Center Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 10% in OH)
71%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black River Education Center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Black River Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black River Education Center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Black River Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black River Education Center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Black River Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwestern Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Black River Education Center Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
42
Kindergarten Students
117
62
Grade 1 Students
82
76
Grade 2 Students
105
71
Grade 3 Students
101
91
Grade 4 Students
109
70
Grade 5 Students
85
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black River Education Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Black River Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black River Education Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Black River Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black River Education Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Black River Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black River Education Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Black River Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black River Education Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Black River Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black River Education Center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Black River Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
15%
(95-96 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black River Education Center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Black River Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 1995-96 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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