Northwood School

4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Northwood School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
2 students
This chart displays total students of Northwood School by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Northwood School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Northwood School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (MO)
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwood School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)
n/a
6%
Black
(17-18)
100%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwood School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(17-18)
n/a
72%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
5%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood School's ranking?
Northwood School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Northwood School?
2 students attend Northwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Northwood School students are Black.
What grades does Northwood School offer ?
Northwood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northwood School part of?
Northwood School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwood School located?
Northwood School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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