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Northwestern Local


At a glance
294thof 828 Ohio districts▼ 73
Better than 64% of Ohio districts
7571 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287-9707
·(419) 846-3151·All Ohio district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 64.5% of districts
3
Schools
1,243
Students
Top rankedNorthwestern Elementary School353rd of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools
Summary:

The Northwestern Local school district in Ohio consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Northwestern Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently scoring well above the state average on standardized tests and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the performance at Northwestern High School is more mixed, with some subjects like American Government and American History performing well above the state average, but others like Geometry and Algebra I performing significantly below.

The Northwestern Middle School also outperforms the state average on most state tests, with particularly strong performance in 7th grade English language arts and Algebra I. However, the district as a whole appears to have some equity concerns, as the middle and high schools have higher rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the elementary school.

Overall, the data suggests that the Northwestern Local district has some high-performing schools, particularly at the elementary level, but may also benefit from examining best practices and resource allocation to ensure equitable and high-quality education across all grade levels.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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