- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salt Lake City, UT
Northwest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490087000512
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 9
- middle schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Northwest Middle shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 490087000512 · Salt Lake City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 15.9:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Northwest Middle shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Northwest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 542
Northwest Middle
542 students
What this shows Northwest Middle reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Middle compares
Northwest Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 176% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 176% above the Utah average of 28.0%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Utah - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Northwest Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle
How many students attend Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 1% higher 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?
77.3% of students at Northwest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 rank among middle schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Northwest Middle, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.