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Norwood Middle School

Middle School · Norwood City

2060 Sherman Ave, Norwood, OH 45212

Enrollment

374

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

6.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,864 of 3,441

In Norwood

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 6

Norwood City

School environment

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Norwood Middle School

6.2/10

Middle School in Norwood · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

The Norwood Montessori School

5.9/10

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Norwood High School

5.1/10

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About Norwood Middle School

Norwood Middle School is a public middle school in Norwood, OH, part of Norwood City. Norwood Middle School serves approximately 374 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Norwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,864 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Norwood Middle School show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with OH schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • OH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

39% of students at Norwood Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,290
Chronic Absenteeism38.8%

Norwood Middle School — Students at Norwood Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 58.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 66.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
36.8%
ELA
55.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.

How Norwood Middle School Compares

See how Norwood Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
46th percentile in OH
Academic
5.8/10
Average
Growth
4.8/10
Below Average
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
38.8%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2060 Sherman Ave, Norwood, OH 45212

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Norwood Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sharpsburg Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Cincinnati), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Walnut Hills High School (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Cincinnati), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Norwood, see our Norwood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
The Norwood Montessori School Norwood 0.0 mi 5.9
Norwood High School Norwood 0.1 mi 5.1
Williams Avenue Elementary School Norwood 0.6 mi 8.0
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY Cincinnati 0.5 mi 7.8
Sharpsburg Elementary Norwood 0.6 mi 8.8
Norwood View Elementary School Norwood 0.8 mi 6.3
ST ALOYSIUS EDUCATION CENTER Cincinnati 0.9 mi 8.0
Bond Hill Academy Cincinnati 1.3 mi 4.0
Withrow University High School Cincinnati 1.4 mi 2.8
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati 1.5 mi 5.5
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati Cincinnati 1.8 mi 5.6
Academy Of World Languages School Cincinnati 1.8 mi 4.8
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies Cincinnati 1.8 mi 3.4
Hyde Park School Cincinnati 1.8 mi 8.1
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati Cincinnati 1.6 mi 4.3
ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cincinnati 1.6 mi 6.4
Woodward Career Technical High School Cincinnati 2.0 mi 3.1
THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Cincinnati 1.6 mi 8.7
Evanston Academy Cincinnati 2.0 mi 7.0
Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati 1.9 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,698

Median Home Value

$229,400

Median Rent

$932/mo

Population

21,007

College Educated

38.2%

Homeownership

47.7%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

17.7%

Median Age

33.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Adena Middle School Frankfort, OH 6.2
Chesapeake Middle School Chesapeake, OH 6.2
Girard Junior High School Girard, OH 6.2
Greenfield Middle School Greenfield, OH 6.2
Northwestern Middle School West Salem, OH 6.2
St. Marys Middle School Saint Marys, OH 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Norwood Middle School

What grades does Norwood Middle School serve?

Norwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Norwood Middle School?

Norwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norwood Middle School rank in OH?

Norwood Middle School ranks #1,864 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Norwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Norwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Norwood Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Norwood Middle School a charter school?

No, Norwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Norwood Middle School a Title I school?

No, Norwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.8%

District

Norwood City
District Enrollment
1,680
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,290
District Rank
#4 of 6

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