For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,681 students in Northwestern Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwestern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,681 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwestern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
89%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,045 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,183
$17,379
Spending / Student
$12,045
$17,327
Best Northwestern Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,681 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District is ranked #399 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Local School District?
89% of Northwestern Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwestern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,045 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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