Northwest Local

The Northwest Local School District in Ohio consists of 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with a mix of racial backgrounds. While some standout elementary schools like Colerain Elementary and Monfort Heights Elementary consistently outperform the district and state averages on test scores, the middle and high schools in the Northwest Local district struggle, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

The data reveals a correlation between the racial composition of the schools and their academic performance. The schools with a higher percentage of white students, such as Colerain Elementary and Monfort Heights Elementary, tend to have better test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Conversely, the schools with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, such as Pleasant Run Elementary and Taylor Elementary, have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

The disparities in spending per student across the schools suggest potential inequities in resource allocation within the district. The high schools, which have the highest spending per student, do not necessarily outperform the elementary schools, which have lower spending per student. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, which is a significant issue across the district, particularly in the middle and high schools, could be a crucial step in improving overall student outcomes.