Northwest Junior High School

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Northwest Junior High School ranks 186 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northwest Junior High School is a public middle school located in Coralville, Iowa, serving 730 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Iowa City Community School District, which is ranked 221 out of 309 districts in the state.

Northwest Junior High School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 45.89% White, 27.95% African American, 9.73% Hispanic, and 10% Asian students. Academically, the school has shown strong performance, with 80.5% of 7th-grade and 77.7% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, exceeding the state averages. In mathematics, 72% of 7th-grade and 69.5% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, also surpassing the state averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, suggesting a more favorable learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools, Northwest Junior High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. For example, its proficiency rates in ISASP assessments are higher than those of North Central Junior High School and Southeast Junior High School. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, with 42.74% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 23.47% at North Central Junior High School and 6.67% at Solon Middle School.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241

(319) 688-1060

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,464

Students who attend Northwest Junior High School usually attend:

High:

West Senior High School

Feeder schools for Northwest Junior High School:

Elementary:	Alexander Elementary
	Central Elementary School
	Ernest Horn Elementary School
	Hills Elementary School
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	Norman Borlaug Elementary School
	Weber Elementary
	Wickham Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 720

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.2%

African American:

27.5%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Junior High School ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), African American (27.5%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Junior High School is 14.6, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Iowa City Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Northwest Junior High School employs 49.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Junior High School is $14,464, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Iowa City Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Junior High School 186^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Northwest Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Iowa City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa City Community School District 221^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwest Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	75.02	53^rd	349	84.8%
2013	77.15	40^th	350	88.6%
2014	52.45	178^th	337	47.2%
2015	38.29	249^th	349	28.7%
2016	50.89	192^nd	343	44.0%
2017	51.90	170^th	327	48.0%
2018	39.02	225^th	318	29.2%
2019	55.28	160^th	342	53.2%
2021	51.89	175^th	324	46.0%
2022	51.43	178^th	337	47.2%
2023	56.74	167^th	334	50.0%
2024	52.62	186^th	337	44.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwest Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	436	24	25	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	496
1989	468	26	45	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	553
1990	480	18	28	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	542
1991	483	22	28	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	551
1992	510	29	36	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	593
1993	570	30	36	26	10	n/a	n/a	0	672
1994	646	35	29	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	743
1995	647	27	54	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	752
1996	647	27	54	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	752
1997	667	29	54	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	780
1998	685	26	56	24	14	n/a	n/a	0	805
1999	678	43	50	24	11	n/a	n/a	0	806
2000	676	57	68	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	825
2001	646	70	68	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	819
2002	746	79	73	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	945
2003	746	79	73	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	945
2004	664	86	75	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	877
2005	663	119	94	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	915
2006	661	130	89	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	924
2007	402	106	67	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
2008	392	107	67	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	610
2009	399	119	69	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	620
2010	399	118	64	34	0	0	0	0	615
2011	399	113	70	40	2	2	0	0	626
2012	388	113	79	42	0	1	14	0	637
2013	356	138	77	45	0	1	26	0	643
2014	376	144	74	49	2	1	32	0	678
2015	353	126	71	53	0	0	30	0	633
2016	310	155	75	44	0	0	33	0	617
2017	309	160	79	55	0	0	39	0	642
2018	336	197	84	76	2	0	35	0	730
2019	316	182	75	92	2	2	33	0	702
2020	363	198	72	99	0	2	31	0	765
2021	372	235	77	93	1	0	37	0	815
2022	335	219	65	64	2	0	38	1	724
2023	335	204	73	71	2	1	41	3	730
2024	340	198	56	79	2	2	39	4	720

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	496	29.0	17.1	12.1
1989	553	2.9	190.6	13.2
1990	542	32.0	16.9	13.7
1991	551	31.8	17.3	12.2
1992	593	36.0	16.4	10.3
1993	672	40.4	16.6	12.5
1994	743	44.8	16.6	9.4
1995	752	46.3	16.2	9.2
1996	752	46.3	16.2	9.2
1997	780	51.3	15.2	10.6
1998	805	49.4	16.3	10.8
1999	806	51.8	15.6	16.5
2000	825	52.6	15.7	15.2
2001	819	52.9	15.5	12.6
2002	945	58.3	16.2	13.5
2003	945	58.3	16.2	13.5
2004	877	60.8	14.4	16.1
2005	915	63.7	14.4	19.6
2006	924	63.6	14.5	21.1
2007	618	42.2	14.6	24.8
2008	610	40.4	15.1	26.4
2009	620	40.0	15.5	30.5
2010	615	39.8	15.4	32.5
2011	626	40.3	15.5	31.2
2012	637	40.2	15.8	26.5
2013	643	41.2	15.5	30
2014	678	42.1	16.0	33.6
2015	633	39.0	16.2	33.8
2016	617	36.0	17.1	38.2
2017	642	39.3	16.3	39.7
2018	730	43.0	16.9	39.2
2019	702	45.4	15.4	44.6
2020	765	46.0	16.6	40.8
2021	815	51.0	15.9	41.3
2022	724	53.6	13.5	40.5
2023	730	54.2	13.4	42.7
2024	720	49.1	14.6	43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	496	29.0	17.1	12.1
1989	553	2.9	190.6	13.2
1990	542	32.0	16.9	13.7
1991	551	31.8	17.3	12.2
1992	593	36.0	16.4	10.3
1993	672	40.4	16.6	12.5
1994	743	44.8	16.6	9.4
1995	752	46.3	16.2	9.2
1996	752	46.3	16.2	9.2
1997	780	51.3	15.2	10.6
1998	805	49.4	16.3	10.8
1999	806	51.8	15.6	16.5
2000	825	52.6	15.7	15.2
2001	819	52.9	15.5	12.6
2002	945	58.3	16.2	13.5
2003	945	58.3	16.2	13.5
2004	877	60.8	14.4	16.1
2005	915	63.7	14.4	19.6
2006	924	63.6	14.5	21.1
2007	618	42.2	14.6	24.8
2008	610	40.4	15.1	26.4
2009	620	40.0	15.5	30.5
2010	615	39.8	15.4	32.5
2011	626	40.3	15.5	31.2
2012	637	40.2	15.8	26.5
2013	643	41.2	15.5	30
2014	678	42.1	16.0	33.6
2015	633	39.0	16.2	33.8
2016	617	36.0	17.1	38.2
2017	642	39.3	16.3	39.7
2018	730	43.0	16.9	39.2
2019	702	45.4	15.4	44.6
2020	765	46.0	16.6	40.8
2021	815	51.0	15.9	41.3
2022	724	53.6	13.5	40.5
2023	730	54.2	13.4	42.7
2024	720	49.1	14.6	43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$430 (3.0%)	$14,034 (97.0%)	$14,464

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 160^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 167^th of 334 Middle schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Junior High School)	67.9	76.1	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)	69.9	75.6	5.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Junior High School)	67.9	67.3	0.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)	69.4	66.8	2.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Junior High School)	76.3	79.8	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)	72.7	77.6	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Junior High School)	77.3	74.3	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)	70.8	70	0.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	702	730	4%
African American	182	204	12.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	75	73	2.7%
Hispanic	92	71	22.8%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	316	335	6%
Two or More Races	33	41	24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	42.7%	1.8%

Schools Near Northwest Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest Junior High School	Public	7-8	1507 8th St	Coralville	52241	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1060	720	49	14.6	43.5%	340 (47.2%)	198 (27.5%)	79 (11.0%)	56 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.4%)	52.6	186^th of 337 public middle schools	44.8%		56.7	167^th of 334 public middle schools	50.0%	19			80.5	77.7				72.0	69.5			72.0	$14,464	$430	$14,034
North Central Junior High School	Public	7-8	180 E. Forevergreen Rd	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1210	643	39	16.5	26.0%	444 (69.1%)	82 (12.8%)	58 (9.0%)	23 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.4%)	60.3	145^th of 337 public middle schools	57.0%		73.6	69^th of 334 public middle schools	79.3%	76			86.1	77.9				76.6	75.2			69.5	$13,555	$302	$13,252
Clear Creek Amana Middle School	Public	6-8	311 W Marengo Rd	Tiffin	52340	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 545-4490	691	46	15.1	27.2%	515 (74.5%)	57 (8.2%)	62 (9.0%)	12 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	59.3	151^st of 337 public middle schools	55.2%		63.1	117^th of 334 public middle schools	65.0%	34		77.0	85.8	79.3			70.0	81.7	77.5			67.1	$27,866	$261	$27,605
Southeast Junior High School	Public	7-8	2501 Bradford Dr	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1070	853	56	15.2	49.6%	423 (49.6%)	172 (20.2%)	181 (21.2%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.7%)	36.9	248^th of 337 public middle schools	26.4%		25.4	280^th of 334 public middle schools	16.2%	32			79.5	73.1				66.8	61.4			62.4	$13,848	$402	$13,446
Solon Middle School	Public	6-8	1775 Racine Ave.	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-2381	327	23	14.4	7.6%	313 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	86.8	14^th of 337 public middle schools	95.8%		84.2	20^th of 334 public middle schools	94.0%	6		86.9	90.5	95.7			85.0	90.5	91.3			82.6	$12,824	$214	$12,609
West Branch Middle School	Public	5-8	900 W. Main St.	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 643-5324	229	16	14.7	22.7%	200 (87.3%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (7.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	50.3	194^th of 337 public middle schools	42.4%		55.5	172^nd of 334 public middle schools	48.5%	22	87.5	79.1	75.9	83.6		90.0	79.1	65.5	67.2		65.0	63.9	$14,753	$580	$14,171
Mid-Prairie Middle School	Public	5-8	713 F Ave	Kalona	52247	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 656-2241	410	28	14.7	27.8%	365 (89.0%)	3 (0.7%)	28 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	45.8	212^th of 337 public middle schools	37.1%		46.8	203^rd of 334 public middle schools	39.2%	9	78.2	71.7	69.7	79.1		76.4	72.7	64.6	79.1		70.9	70.0	$12,362	$755	$11,606
Prairie Point	Public	7-9	8015 Kirkwood Blvd	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5500	1,306	79	16.4	32.4%	949 (72.7%)	171 (13.1%)	66 (5.1%)	21 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.5%)	88 (6.7%)	47.1	208^th of 337 public middle schools	38.3%		47.7	200^th of 334 public middle schools	40.1%	8			78.9	75.1	74.2			73.4	75.8	62.3		59.1	$11,981	$180	$11,800
Prairie Creek	Public	5-6	8451 Kirkwood Blvd SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5310	820	56	14.5	35.4%	551 (67.2%)	114 (13.9%)	49 (6.0%)	19 (2.3%)	5 (0.6%)	8 (1.0%)	74 (9.0%)								(n/a)	73.5	69.6				68.1	60.3				58.8		$12,382	$358	$12,023
West Liberty Middle School	Public	5-8	203 E. 7th St	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-2118	391	27	14.5	50.6%	148 (37.9%)	2 (0.5%)	229 (58.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	12.4	313^th of 337 public middle schools	7.1%		22.3	285^th of 334 public middle schools	14.7%	28	36.7	65.0	66.2	47.5		33.7	53.0	67.5	40.4		37.1	43.4	$13,387	$274	$13,113

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Northwest Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Northwest Junior High School usually go on to attend West Senior High School

Is Northwest Junior High School a good school?

Northwest Junior High School ranks 186^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Junior High School?

Students at Northwest Junior High School are 47% White, 28% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Northwest Junior High School in?

Iowa City Community School District

How many students attend Northwest Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 720 students attended Northwest Junior High School.

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