Top Rankings
Northwest Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,739 students in Northwest Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwest Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,739 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Northwest Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (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
#77 out of 929 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
19 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,624 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
139
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,432 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,663
$17,216
Spending / Student
$13,432
$17,164
Best Northwest Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8454 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4646
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4646
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8614 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2205
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Primary School
Magnet School
8436 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-5405
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-5405
Grades: K-3
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,739 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District is ranked #77 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Local School District?
94% of Northwest Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,432 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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