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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,853 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,853 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Northwestern School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 398 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
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
22 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,667 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
124
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,132 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,763 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,132
$13,148
Spending / Student
$10,763
$12,780
Best Northwestern School Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet 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
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Howard Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-6
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,853 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District is ranked #65 out of 398 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Northwestern School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,763 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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