Northwestern Local School District
School District · Springfield, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Evaluating Northwestern Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northwestern Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northwestern Elementary School
Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
Springfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#469 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,522
$2,135 vs Ohio median
District size
1,653 students
Typical than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in Northwestern Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Northwestern Junior/senior High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northwestern Local
Northwestern Local is a Springfield, Ohio school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,653 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $12,522 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Northwestern Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwestern Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Northwestern Local students show an average math proficiency of 69.1% and ELA proficiency of 73.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northwestern Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northwestern Local with test data.
Schools in Northwestern Local
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Springfield
- Total Enrollment
- 1,653
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwestern Local?
Northwestern Local has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northwestern Local?
The average composite rating for Northwestern Local is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northwestern Local?
Northwestern Local spends $12,522 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwestern Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwestern Local is 19:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northwestern Local?
Northwestern Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northwestern Local with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Northwestern Local?
Across schools in Northwestern Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.7%
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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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