Top Rankings
Northwestern School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,802 students in Northwestern School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Northwestern School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,802 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Northwestern School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
26 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,623 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
111
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,476 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,068 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,476
$13,222
Spending / Student
$11,068
$12,852
Best Northwestern School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4223 W Rd 350 N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Grades: 7-8
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3526 N 300 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,802 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District is ranked #65 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern School Corp School District?
90% of Northwestern School Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Northwestern School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,068 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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