Northwestern Local School District
School District · West Salem, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,921
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,921
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#137 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,921
$1,736 vs Ohio median
District size
1,259 students
Typical than Ohio median
About Northwestern Local
Northwestern Local is a West Salem, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,259 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $12,921 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Northwestern Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwestern Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Northwestern Local students show an average math proficiency of 58.0% and ELA proficiency of 70.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle 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
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- West Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 1,259
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwestern Local?
Northwestern Local has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 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 7.5/10. 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 $12,921 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwestern Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwestern Local is 15.9:1.
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 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Northwestern Local?
Across schools in Northwestern Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northwestern Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Northwestern Local has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 3 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.2%
Resources
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.
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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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