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#1583 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 42% in state

Northwood Middle School

Middle School · Woodstock Cusd 200 · Woodstock, IL

A Woodstock Cusd 200 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

2121 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098

  • Math 18% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$18,475
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Northwood Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2022
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average637/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodstock), 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

$92,749

Median home value

$257,900

Median rent

$1,178/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creekside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.85–84.3 mi742Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Woodstock Cusd 200

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 11
District spending per student
$18,475NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northwood Middle School is listed in Woodstock CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northwood Middle School

Northwood Middle School is a public middle school in Woodstock, IL, part of Woodstock Cusd 200, serving approximately 632 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,583 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% 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 632 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 14:1. 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 #1,583 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Northwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% 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?

46.2% 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
632
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
Area population (ZIP 60098)
33,307
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
40.3
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 60098; 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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