Northridge High School

Summary:

Northridge High School is a public high school located in Middlebury, Indiana, serving 1,390 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Middlebury Community Schools district and has a predominantly White student population (around 82-84%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic and other racial groups.

Northridge High School consistently ranks in the top 25-35% of Indiana high schools, with a current ranking of 100 out of 431 schools. The school boasts high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.1% to 94.4% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools. However, Northridge High School has seen some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.7% to 32.9% over the past three years. Academically, Northridge High School students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized tests, such as the SAT and ILEARN.

Compared to nearby schools, Northridge High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of minority students, particularly African American and Hispanic students. This is in contrast to schools like Elkhart High School, which has a more diverse student population. Additionally, Northridge High School serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 21-31%) compared to many nearby schools. While Northridge High School performs well overall, some nearby schools, such as Fairfield Junior-Senior High School and Westview Junior-Senior High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a concentration of high-performing schools in the Middlebury area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 56779 Northridge Dr
       Middlebury, IN  46540


(574) 825-2142

District: Middlebury Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,354 Help


Feeder schools for Northridge High School:

Elementary:    Heritage Intermediate School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Middlebury Elementary School
    Orchard View School
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Middle:    Northridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,390

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northridge High School ranks better than 69.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 18.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge High School is $9,354.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge High School 133rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Northridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.53 40th 349 88.5%
2006 79.00 45th 349 87.1%
2007 81.16 43rd 354 87.9%
2008 81.61 41st 360 88.6%
2009 81.20 45th 364 87.6%
2010 68.86 44th 362 87.8%
2011 72.06 38th 364 89.6%
2012 67.55 61st 373 83.6%
2013 53.62 113th 353 68.0%
2014 57.04 117th 379 69.1%
2015 58.54 131st 400 67.3%
2016 62.22 124th 394 68.5%
2017 53.57 164th 380 56.8%
2018 63.41 130th 385 66.2%
2019 52.71 168th 389 56.8%
2021 57.72 125th 388 67.8%
2022 71.48 104th 409 74.6%
2023 65.79 89th 398 77.6%
2024 60.95 133rd 431 69.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.05 28th 74 62.2%
2024 28.93 71st 94 24.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.97 114th 285 60.0%
2024 22.93 235th 289 18.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.96 229th 379 39.6%
2024 49.33 176th 377 53.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.95 87th 388 77.6%
2024 62.27 109th 392 72.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.60 108th 383 71.8%
2024 55.90 144th 392 63.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.14 68th 164 58.5%
2023 53.38 65th 166 60.8%
2024 46.50 83rd 184 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at Northridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.26 93rd 378 75.4%
2023 62.38 94th 375 74.9%
2024 56.98 128th 381 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Open Quote This school has been on a steady downward spiral for the last 10 years. It's all due to poor leadership at the top! Test scores? Ha! The only numbers they care about are how much $$$ they are getting per student from the state. And where can they spend it? I can assure you it's not on the kids education or that of quality teachers. There is a lot of teacher turnover and they now find themselves competing with less desirable districts such as Elkhart and Goshen. Once the best in Elkhart County is now nothing more than the rest. Do yourself a favor if you are working in Elkhart County or considering a move to EC for a job...you are best to commute from neighboring St. Joe County for work and let your children go to school in St.Joe County. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 709 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1989 715 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1990 682 5 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1991 714 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1992 720 6 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 732 5 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 774 5 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1995 834 0 11 7 0 n/a n/a 4 856
1996 834 0 11 7 0 n/a n/a 4 856
1997 825 1 16 8 9 n/a n/a 9 868
1998 839 0 11 6 4 n/a n/a 0 860
1999 890 0 13 6 8 n/a n/a 0 917
2000 893 1 10 7 12 n/a n/a 0 923
2001 906 3 13 9 10 n/a n/a 0 941
2002 1008 1 15 19 12 n/a n/a 0 1055
2003 1008 1 15 19 12 n/a n/a 0 1055
2004 1068 1 13 15 7 n/a n/a 0 1104
2005 1151 2 13 12 5 n/a n/a 0 1183
2006 1162 7 9 15 4 n/a n/a 0 1197
2007 1164 4 9 24 4 n/a n/a 21 1226
2008 1165 8 9 39 3 n/a n/a 21 1245
2009 1162 4 13 39 3 n/a n/a 23 1244
2010 1142 7 15 41 4 n/a n/a 30 1239
2011 1158 8 16 52 13 0 32 0 1279
2012 1154 6 12 56 12 0 32 0 1272
2013 1162 8 17 62 9 0 33 0 1291
2014 1170 6 17 76 2 1 32 0 1304
2015 1164 4 18 100 2 1 29 0 1318
2016 1224 7 19 112 4 1 28 0 1395
2017 1206 10 19 122 7 1 27 0 1392
2018 1175 16 19 132 6 1 29 0 1378
2019 1186 11 22 152 3 1 30 0 1405
2020 1151 17 21 164 3 2 32 0 1390
2021 1185 11 19 157 3 1 36 0 1412
2022 1168 9 18 175 4 2 34 0 1410
2023 1138 15 17 183 4 3 30 0 1390

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 Northridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 38.8 18.4 8.6
1989 722 39.2 18.4 8.2
1990 699 40.4 17.3 7.3
1991 726 38.9 18.6 4.7
1992 734 40.2 18.2 5.3
1993 750 38.8 19.3 4.5
1994 790 38.6 20.5 4.3
1995 856 44.5 19.2 2.5
1996 856 44.5 19.2 2.5
1997 868 47.5 18.3 3.3
1998 860 48.5 17.7 3.4
1999 917 49.5 18.5 7.1
2000 923 52.0 17.8 6
2001 941 52.0 18.1 6.5
2002 1055 56.5 18.7 10.8
2003 1055 56.5 18.7 10.8
2004 1104 57.3 19.3 10.4
2005 1183 56.6 20.9 14.8
2006 1197 56.5 21.2 15.4
2007 1226 n/a n/a 16.1
2008 1245 59.8 20.8 15.3
2009 1244 60.6 20.5 17.4
2010 1239 61.0 20.2 24.8
2011 1279 61.2 20.8 25.2
2012 1272 62.1 20.4 25.8
2013 1291 64.1 20.1 24.2
2014 1304 64.9 20.0 24
2015 1318 64.0 20.5 25.4
2016 1395 64.0 21.7 25.5
2017 1392 68.5 20.2 21.7
2018 1378 72.2 19.0 24.8
2019 1405 76.7 18.3 23
2020 1390 75.4 18.4 25.6
2021 1412 87.0 16.2 25.3
2022 1410 78.5 17.9 21.6
2023 1390 73.8 18.8 30.5

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 Northridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 38.8 18.4 8.6
1989 722 39.2 18.4 8.2
1990 699 40.4 17.3 7.3
1991 726 38.9 18.6 4.7
1992 734 40.2 18.2 5.3
1993 750 38.8 19.3 4.5
1994 790 38.6 20.5 4.3
1995 856 44.5 19.2 2.5
1996 856 44.5 19.2 2.5
1997 868 47.5 18.3 3.3
1998 860 48.5 17.7 3.4
1999 917 49.5 18.5 7.1
2000 923 52.0 17.8 6
2001 941 52.0 18.1 6.5
2002 1055 56.5 18.7 10.8
2003 1055 56.5 18.7 10.8
2004 1104 57.3 19.3 10.4
2005 1183 56.6 20.9 14.8
2006 1197 56.5 21.2 15.4
2007 1226 n/a n/a 16.1
2008 1245 59.8 20.8 15.3
2009 1244 60.6 20.5 17.4
2010 1239 61.0 20.2 24.8
2011 1279 61.2 20.8 25.2
2012 1272 62.1 20.4 25.8
2013 1291 64.1 20.1 24.2
2014 1304 64.9 20.0 24
2015 1318 64.0 20.5 25.4
2016 1395 64.0 21.7 25.5
2017 1392 68.5 20.2 21.7
2018 1378 72.2 19.0 24.8
2019 1405 76.7 18.3 23
2020 1390 75.4 18.4 25.6
2021 1412 87.0 16.2 25.3
2022 1410 78.5 17.9 21.6
2023 1390 73.8 18.8 30.5

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 Northridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $250 (3.2%) $7,594 (96.8%) $7,845
2020 $123 (1.5%) $7,912 (98.5%) $8,035
2021 $574 (6.2%) $8,684 (93.8%) $9,258
2022 $363 (3.9%) $8,991 (96.1%) $9,354

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 389 High schoolsRanks 89th of 398 High schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Northridge High School)28.427.4
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Middlebury Community Schools)28.427.4
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14051390
 1.1%
African American1115
 36.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian2217
 22.7%
Hispanic152183
 20.4%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White11861138
 4%
Two or More Races3030
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23%30.5%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northridge High School

Students at Northridge High School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Northridge High School ranks 133rd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Northridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heritage Intermediate School
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Middlebury Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard View School
Elementary : York Elementary School
Middle : Northridge Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,390 students attended Northridge High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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