Very Good
#836 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Northwood Middle School
Middle School · North Shore Sd 112 · Highland Park, IL
A North Shore Sd 112 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
945 North Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwood Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated864/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Highland Park), 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
$161,811
Median home value
$594,600
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Alan B Shepard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Deer Path Middle Sch EastEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 5–6 | 3.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Deer Path Middle Sch WestEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 382 | 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.
North Shore Sd 112
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwood Middle School is listed in North Shore SD 112; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwood Middle School
Northwood Middle School is a public middle school in Highland Park, IL, part of North Shore Sd 112, serving approximately 532 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwood Middle School
What grades does Northwood Middle School serve?
Northwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwood Middle School rank in IL?
Northwood Middle School ranks #836 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Northwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Northwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwood Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Northwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwood Middle School?
41.5% of students at Northwood Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (224) 765-3600
- Area population (ZIP 60035)
- 30,236
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60035; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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