- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highland Park, IL
Northwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170011902198
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 540
- students enrolled
Northwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Highland Park, IL.
School address
District: North Shore Sd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011902198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Northwood Middle School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 170011902198 · Highland Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Middle School (663 students)
Northwood Middle School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
663 students
- This school
Northwood Middle School
540 students
- Oak Terrace El
Oak Terrace Elem School
494 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elem School
472 students
- Wayne Thomas E
Wayne Thomas Elem School
449 students
- Sherwood Elem
Sherwood Elem School
342 students
What this shows Northwood Middle School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Middle School compares
Northwood Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Northwood Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Shore Sd 112 reports $24,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Terrace Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Thomas Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar middle schools in Highland Park
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Middle School
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Middle School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Highland Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwood Middle School rank among public schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Highland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in North Shore Sd 112?
Besides Northwood Middle School, North Shore Sd 112 also operates Edgewood Middle School (663 students), Oak Terrace Elem School (494 students), and Indian Trail Elem School (472 students). See the North Shore Sd 112 district page for the complete list.