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#786 of 1,280 schools in IA
Northwest Junior High School
Middle School · Iowa City Comm School District · Coralville, IA
An Iowa City Comm School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1507 8th St, Coralville, IA 52241
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Junior High School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coralville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,508
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Regina Catholic Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Regina Catholic Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 823 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iowa City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #17 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Junior High School is listed in Iowa City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Junior High School
Northwest Junior High School is a public middle school in Coralville, IA, part of Iowa City Comm School District, serving approximately 720 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Junior High School
What grades does Northwest Junior High School serve?
Northwest Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Junior High School?
Northwest Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Junior High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Junior High School rank in IA?
Northwest Junior High School ranks #786 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Northwest Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwest Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Junior High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwest Junior High School a charter school?
No, Northwest Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Junior High School?
43.5% of students at Northwest Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 720
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (319) 688-1060
- Area population (ZIP 52241)
- 22,846
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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