Northwest Intermediate School (Closed 2011)

8540 Erie Ave North
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 86% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 81%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (09-10)
308 students
This chart displays total students of Northwest Intermediate School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Northwest Intermediate School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(09-10)
80%
76%
(09-10)
86%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwest Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwest Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
3%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
97%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
21%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OH state average).
How many students attend Northwest Intermediate School?
308 students attend Northwest Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Northwest Intermediate School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Northwest Intermediate School offer ?
Northwest Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Northwest Intermediate School part of?
Northwest Intermediate School is part of Northwest Local School District.

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