Northwestern Middle School

Summary:

Northwestern Middle School is a public middle school located in West Salem, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 288 students. The school is part of the Northwestern Local District, which is ranked 221 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwestern Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in Ohio State Tests across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts. The school's performance in Algebra I End of Course exams is exceptional, with 95.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Northwestern Middle School's ranking among Ohio middle schools has fluctuated between 291 and 466 over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 291 out of 1,046 schools. The school performs particularly well in serving its special education and gifted and talented student populations, ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of Ohio middle schools, respectively, in recent years.

However, Northwestern Middle School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.5% in 2019-2020 to 19.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school's academic performance is generally stronger than that of nearby schools, such as Orrville Middle School, Rittman Middle School, and Cloverleaf Middle School, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I. The school's per-student spending of $7,854 is lower than the state average and some nearby schools, which could potentially limit the resources available for educational programs and support services.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7569 N Elyria Rd
       West Salem, OH  44287-9707


(419) 846-3974

District: Northwestern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,860 Help


Students who attend Northwestern Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northwestern High School

Feeder schools for Northwestern Middle School:

Elementary:    Northwestern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwestern Middle School ranks better than 72.2% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Middle School is $10,860.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Middle School 291st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Northwestern Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northwestern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Local 221st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwestern Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.21 87th 400 78.3%
2005 69.59 218th 692 68.5%
2006 80.10 101st 732 86.2%
2007 73.42 236th 837 71.8%
2008 69.68 291st 835 65.1%
2009 69.00 322nd 858 62.5%
2010 74.79 223rd 895 75.1%
2011 69.92 340th 925 63.2%
2012 74.95 251st 989 74.6%
2013 72.50 312th 1001 68.8%
2014 72.20 300th 1008 70.2%
2015 61.15 466th 1035 55.0%
2016 64.17 422nd 1050 59.8%
2017 70.82 314th 1038 69.7%
2018 69.12 342nd 1010 66.1%
2019 68.45 357th 1050 66.0%
2021 65.54 384th 1037 63.0%
2022 65.22 375th 1017 63.1%
2023 63.82 421st 1048 59.8%
2024 71.98 291st 1046 72.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.41 234th 590 60.3%
2024 61.23 133rd 563 76.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.47 235th 924 74.6%
2019 62.97 359th 945 62.0%
2021 60.12 349th 923 62.2%
2022 59.60 363rd 947 61.7%
2023 57.92 424th 974 56.5%
2024 67.68 306th 989 69.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 375th 897 58.2%
2019 61.47 421st 917 54.1%
2021 64.23 345th 910 62.1%
2022 65.18 338th 925 63.5%
2023 68.22 308th 943 67.3%
2024 66.00 336th 942 64.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.02 162nd 643 74.8%
2019 45.61 337th 658 48.8%
2021 47.56 246th 576 57.3%
2022 65.96 101st 565 82.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.10 71st 521 86.4%
2021 75.61 13th 274 95.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.06 266th 916 71.0%
2019 71.89 266th 933 71.5%
2021 59.97 382nd 924 58.7%
2022 59.04 391st 946 58.7%
2023 51.94 503rd 963 47.8%
2024 71.51 260th 958 72.9%
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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.87 330th 781 57.7%
2019 56.80 372nd 796 53.3%
2021 51.79 406th 781 48.0%
2022 50.33 410th 809 49.3%
2023 49.13 440th 805 45.3%
2024 59.14 332nd 795 58.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1989 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1991 190 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1992 208 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1993 219 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 213 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 355 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 355 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 354 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 366 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 350 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2001 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 348 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 352
2003 348 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 352
2004 338 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 342
2005 361 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 365
2006 356 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 360
2007 329 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 2 336
2008 331 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 336
2009 334 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 3 342
2010 323 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 4 328
2011 330 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 337
2012 335 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 342
2013 330 3 0 7 0 0 3 0 343
2014 330 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 342
2015 312 2 0 7 0 0 4 0 325
2016 321 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 334
2017 326 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 333
2018 297 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 304
2019 289 0 1 9 0 0 6 0 305
2020 280 0 1 8 0 0 6 0 295
2021 281 1 0 6 0 0 7 0 295
2022 289 1 0 5 0 0 7 0 302
2023 274 1 0 6 0 0 7 0 288
2024 273 0 0 7 0 0 9 0 289

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 11.0 18.2 0
1989 185 13.0 14.2 n/a
1990 187 11.0 17.0 n/a
1991 192 11.0 17.4 n/a
1992 210 11.0 19.0 15.2
1993 221 12.0 18.4 16.7
1994 215 12.0 17.9 17.7
1995 356 14.2 25.1 12.9
1996 356 14.2 25.1 12.9
1997 355 13.2 26.9 16.3
1998 366 17.7 20.7 19.7
1999 351 16.0 21.9 31.1
2000 339 16.0 21.2 30.1
2001 346 17.4 19.9 27.5
2002 352 24.2 14.5 28.6
2003 352 24.2 14.5 28.6
2004 342 24.1 14.2 n/a
2005 365 22.6 16.2 34
2006 360 23.0 15.7 38.4
2007 336 22.0 15.3 37.7
2008 336 21.6 15.6 n/a
2009 342 21.0 16.3 44.2
2010 328 19.2 17.0 51.5
2011 337 20.6 16.3 54.3
2012 342 21.5 15.9 54.4
2013 343 22.0 15.5 44.9
2014 342 23.1 14.7 38.3
2015 325 n/a n/a 39.1
2016 334 24.0 13.9 40.7
2017 333 21.9 15.1 44.4
2018 304 22.9 13.2 36.5
2019 305 18.6 16.3 42.3
2020 295 18.9 15.6 43.4
2021 295 18.4 16.0 n/a
2022 302 16.6 18.1 n/a
2023 288 17.0 16.9 41.3
2024 289 18.2 15.8 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 11.0 18.2 0
1989 185 13.0 14.2 n/a
1990 187 11.0 17.0 n/a
1991 192 11.0 17.4 n/a
1992 210 11.0 19.0 15.2
1993 221 12.0 18.4 16.7
1994 215 12.0 17.9 17.7
1995 356 14.2 25.1 12.9
1996 356 14.2 25.1 12.9
1997 355 13.2 26.9 16.3
1998 366 17.7 20.7 19.7
1999 351 16.0 21.9 31.1
2000 339 16.0 21.2 30.1
2001 346 17.4 19.9 27.5
2002 352 24.2 14.5 28.6
2003 352 24.2 14.5 28.6
2004 342 24.1 14.2 n/a
2005 365 22.6 16.2 34
2006 360 23.0 15.7 38.4
2007 336 22.0 15.3 37.7
2008 336 21.6 15.6 n/a
2009 342 21.0 16.3 44.2
2010 328 19.2 17.0 51.5
2011 337 20.6 16.3 54.3
2012 342 21.5 15.9 54.4
2013 343 22.0 15.5 44.9
2014 342 23.1 14.7 38.3
2015 325 n/a n/a 39.1
2016 334 24.0 13.9 40.7
2017 333 21.9 15.1 44.4
2018 304 22.9 13.2 36.5
2019 305 18.6 16.3 42.3
2020 295 18.9 15.6 43.4
2021 295 18.4 16.0 n/a
2022 302 16.6 18.1 n/a
2023 288 17.0 16.9 41.3
2024 289 18.2 15.8 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,854
2022 $9,697
2023 $10,115
2024 $10,860

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 421st of 1048 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle School)58.357.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Local)57.857.6
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)62.661.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Local)63.561.7
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle School)70.453.7
 16.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Local)71.253.7
 17.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)77.872.3
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Local)78.872.3
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Northwestern Middle School)8676.6
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Northwestern Local)86.376.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle School)54.837.3
 17.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Local)50.837.3
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)62.256.4
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Local)62.856.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwestern Middle School)91.9100
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northwestern Local)61.859.3
 2.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students305288
 5.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White289274
 5.2%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%41.3%
 1%


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Students at Northwestern Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Northwestern Middle School usually go on to attend Northwestern High School

Northwestern Middle School ranks 291st of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Northwestern Middle School.


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