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Northwest Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,560 students in Northwest Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Northwest Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,560 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Northwest Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#544 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
165 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
5%
18%
# White Students
2,780 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
78%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
340 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
359
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
257
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
244
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
276
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,811 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,046 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,811
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,046
$17,559
Best Northwest Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Connect
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 9-12
| 972 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3757 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Grades: 3-5
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Kidder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Early Elementary School
Magnet School
3735 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4946
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4946
Grades: K-2
| 869 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Community Schools School District?
Northwest Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,560 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Community Schools School District?
Northwest Community Schools School District is ranked #534 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Community Schools School District?
78% of Northwest Community Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Community Schools School District?
Northwest Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,046 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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