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Northwestern Local School District

5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502-9032
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,653 students in Northwestern Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Northwestern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,653 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northwestern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 916 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#394 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
55%
54%
62%
60%
71%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,440 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,249 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,440
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,249
$17,235

Best Northwestern Local School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Gr: PK-7 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Gr: 7-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,653 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District is ranked #399 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Local School District?
91% of Northwestern Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern Local School District?
Northwestern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher 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 $12,249 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,653 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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