- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mc Dermott, OH
Northwest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390496300490
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mc Dermott · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mc Dermott, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496300490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Northwest Middle School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390496300490 · Mc Dermott, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 13:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Elementary School (566 students)
Northwest Middle School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
566 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
313 students
- This school
Northwest Middle School
247 students
What this shows Northwest Middle School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Middle School compares
Northwest Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 78% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Northwest Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Local reports $17,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle School
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has 247 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mc Dermott, OH. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Middle School?
56.1% of students at Northwest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Middle School is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Mc Dermott, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Middle School rank among public schools in Mc Dermott?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mc Dermott, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides Northwest Middle School, Northwest Local also operates Northwest Elementary School (566 students) and Northwest High School (313 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.