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Northwest Local School District

2309 Locust St S
Canal Fulton, OH 44614-9389
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Northwest Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,649 students in Northwest Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Northwest Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,649 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northwest Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#53 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
83%
54%
79%
60%
84%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
93%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,166 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,463
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,166
$17,235

Best Northwest Local School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8454 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4646
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8614 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8580 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
8436 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-5405
Grades: K-2
| 365 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,649 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District is ranked #56 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Local School District?
93% of Northwest Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,166 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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