Northwest Community Schools School District

6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201-9404
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,467 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,467 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Northwest Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#544 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Northwest Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Northwest Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
242 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
137 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
2,722 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
336 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
350
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
255
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
273
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
287
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,342 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Northwest Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Northwest Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,154
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Northwest Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,342
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Northwest Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Northwest Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Connect
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3757 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Grades: 3-5
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Kidder Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
3735 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4705
Grades: K-2
| 849 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwest Community Schools School District?
Northwest Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,467 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Community Schools School District?
Northwest Community Schools School District is ranked #534 out of 851 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $11,342 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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