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#952 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 43% in state
Northwood Middle School
Middle School · Mead School District · Spokane, WA
A Mead School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12908 N PITTSBURG ST, Spokane, WA 99208
- Math 40% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwood Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$81,084
Median home value
$414,000
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–10 | 2.6 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Mountainside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| St Michael's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Highland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Mead School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwood Middle School is listed in Mead School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwood Middle School
Northwood Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, WA, part of Mead School District, serving approximately 767 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #952 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 767 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 17.4:1. 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 WA?
Northwood Middle School ranks #952 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Northwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
34.6% 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
- 767
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (509) 465-7500
- Area population (ZIP 99208)
- 58,834
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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