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Northwood Middle School

570 Abbe Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 564 students in grades 5-8, Northwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwood Middle School's student population of 564 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2437 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood Middle School 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.
48%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
7%
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Black
18%
17%
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White
53%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood Middle School's ranking?
Northwood Middle School is ranked #2437 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
564 students attend Northwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Northwood Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwood Middle School offer ?
Northwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Northwood Middle School part of?
Northwood Middle School is part of Elyria City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwood Middle School located?
Northwood Middle School is located in the Spring Valley neighborhood of Elyria, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Spring Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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