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5.4 avg / 10

Northwest Local School District

School District · Cincinnati, Ohio

Students: 8,465
Teachers (FTE): 456
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

11

5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,991

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#541 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,991

$1,666 vs Ohio median

District size

8,465 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Northwest Local

Northwest Local is a Cincinnati, Ohio school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 8,465 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $12,991 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Northwest Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Monfort Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Northwest Local students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Northwest Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Northwest Local with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Cincinnati
Total Enrollment
8,465
Teachers (FTE)
456
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northwest Local?

Northwest Local has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Northwest Local?

The average composite rating for Northwest Local is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northwest Local?

Northwest Local spends $12,991 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwest Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Northwest Local is 18.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Northwest Local?

Monfort Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northwest Local with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Northwest Local?

Across schools in Northwest Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Northwest Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Northwest Local has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
48.0%
ELA Proficiency
52.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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