Northwest Local

The Northwest Local school district in Ohio consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Northwest High School is a standout performer, ranking 220 out of 855 Ohio high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 99.1% four-year graduation rate and strong proficiency rates on state tests, particularly in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology.

In contrast, Northwest Middle School shows more mixed results, with some areas of strength, such as 8th grade Science, and some areas of lower performance, like 6th and 7th grade Math. Northwest Elementary School, on the other hand, outperforms the state and district averages on several state test metrics, including 75% proficiency in 5th grade Science, 88.6% proficiency in 5th grade Math, and 72.7% proficiency in 3rd grade English Language Arts.

Across the district, there are some areas of concern, such as the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.8% to 24.8%, and the varying socioeconomic factors, with Northwest Middle School having the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 69.63%. Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the performance and characteristics of the schools in the Northwest Local school district, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.