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Northwood Intermediate School vs. Longfellow Primary School

Should you attend Northwood Intermediate School or Longfellow Primary 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
Northwood Intermediate School
1152 Saint Marys Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Longfellow Primary School
1250 Park St
Sidney, OH 45365
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades 3-4, Northwood Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher 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 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Longfellow Primary 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-4
K-2
Total Students
440 students
334 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sidney City 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

#1749 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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57%
(Top 50% in OH)
50-54%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sidney City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
56%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 1% in OH)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sidney City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwood Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Longfellow Primary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
106
Grade 1 Students
-
115
Grade 2 Students
-
113
Grade 3 Students
224
-
Grade 4 Students
216
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sidney City 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 Asian at Longfellow Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sidney City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sidney City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sidney City 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 Black at Longfellow Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sidney City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sidney City 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
1%
% Two or more races
16%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sidney City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sidney City 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
58%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sidney City 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 Longfellow Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sidney City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sidney City 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 reduced-price lunch at Longfellow Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sidney City 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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