Top Rankings
Northwestern Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,243 students in Northwestern Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwestern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,243 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwestern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,227 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,109
$17,379
Spending / Student
$11,227
$17,327
Best Northwestern Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,243 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District is ranked #212 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Local School District?
94% of Northwestern Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwestern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,227 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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