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5.7 avg / 10

Northwestern Local School District

School District · Springfield, Ohio

Students: 1,653
Teachers (FTE): 87

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,522

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#490 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,522

$2,135 vs Ohio median

District size

1,653 students

Typical than Ohio median

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 5.7/10, Northwestern Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Northwestern Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Northwestern Local students show an average math proficiency of 61.0% and ELA proficiency of 66.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 61.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 66.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Northwestern Local with test data.

Schools in Northwestern Local

2 schools

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 5.7/10. 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 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Northwestern Local?

Across schools in Northwestern Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
61.0%
ELA Proficiency
66.8%

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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