Norwood City School District

2132 Williams Ave
Norwood, OH 45212-3806
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Norwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 374 students in Norwood City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Ohio.
Public Middle School in Norwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
1,680 Students
562,575 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
34,189 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Norwood City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 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 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#537 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Norwood City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norwood City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norwood City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norwood City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Norwood City  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
880 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,445 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
46,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
272 Students
124,734 Students
% Black Students
16%
22%
# White Students
1,035 Students
343,151 Students
% White Students
62%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
34,206 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
120
3,390
# Students in K Grade:
146
15,303
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
14,499
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
14,677
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
14,116
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
16,037
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
29,340
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
86,380
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
29,628
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
28,184
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
32,624
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
30,287
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,315 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,183 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Norwood City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Norwood City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,315
$17,287
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Norwood City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,183
$17,235
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Norwood City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Norwood City School District Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students

Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links