Northridge Middle School

Summary:

Northridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Johnstown, Ohio, serving 271 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Johnstown-Monroe Local district, which is ranked 287 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northridge Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels, including Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts. The school's proficiency rates in the 2023-2024 school year were higher than the state averages, with 67% in 8th grade Science, 53.8% in 6th grade Mathematics, 45.5% in 7th grade Mathematics, 66.7% in 8th grade Mathematics, 58.8% in 6th grade English Language Arts, 68.9% in 7th grade English Language Arts, and 63.3% in 8th grade English Language Arts. The school also excels in Algebra I, with 87.5% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 55.9%. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has decreased from a high of 26.2% in the 2021-2022 school year to 15.6% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Northridge Middle School generally outperforms schools like Wilson Middle School (Newark City) and Licking Heights Middle School in academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, schools like Granville Middle School and Johnstown Middle School, which are also in the surrounding area, consistently outperform Northridge Middle School across various metrics, including academic achievement, student group performance, and chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
       Johnstown, OH  43031-9408


(740) 967-6671

District: Northridge Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,033 Help


Students who attend Northridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northridge High School

Feeder schools for Northridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Northridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.9% Help


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Compare Details Northridge Middle School ranks better than 64.5% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.7. (See more...)
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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 (89.1%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge Middle School is $13,033.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge Middle School 371st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Northridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Northridge Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge Local 287th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.05 146th 400 63.5%
2005 77.51 137th 692 80.2%
2006 78.20 131st 732 82.1%
2007 77.28 165th 837 80.3%
2008 72.77 243rd 835 70.9%
2009 78.85 144th 858 83.2%
2010 76.09 196th 895 78.1%
2011 78.49 162nd 925 82.5%
2012 72.30 307th 989 69.0%
2013 71.08 343rd 1001 65.7%
2014 67.60 396th 1008 60.7%
2015 61.54 464th 1035 55.2%
2016 68.40 355th 1050 66.2%
2017 68.86 356th 1038 65.7%
2018 64.65 396th 1010 60.8%
2019 67.97 363rd 1050 65.4%
2021 58.61 478th 1037 53.9%
2022 55.97 490th 1017 51.8%
2023 56.87 512th 1048 51.1%
2024 67.70 371st 1046 64.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.10 520th 590 11.9%
2024 33.36 368th 563 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.99 525th 924 43.2%
2019 71.63 244th 945 74.2%
2021 51.92 462nd 923 49.9%
2022 35.76 637th 947 32.7%
2023 38.80 613th 974 37.1%
2024 61.38 386th 989 61.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.73 419th 897 53.3%
2019 61.41 422nd 917 54.0%
2021 66.09 323rd 910 64.5%
2022 63.66 354th 925 61.7%
2023 61.94 391st 943 58.5%
2024 60.94 399th 942 57.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.22 355th 643 44.8%
2019 41.05 382nd 658 41.9%
2021 48.54 231st 576 59.9%
2022 42.94 289th 565 48.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.16 162nd 521 68.9%
2019 56.49 79th 164 51.8%
2021 35.86 229th 274 16.4%
2022 39.70 187th 241 22.4%
2023 63.68 68th 173 60.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.40 369th 916 59.7%
2019 70.44 283rd 933 69.7%
2021 42.75 552nd 924 40.3%
2022 41.63 572nd 946 39.5%
2023 43.42 578th 963 40.0%
2024 67.57 319th 958 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Northridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.91 392nd 781 49.8%
2019 56.67 374th 796 53.0%
2021 40.23 509th 781 34.8%
2022 42.81 489th 809 39.6%
2023 38.25 550th 805 31.7%
2024 52.47 402nd 795 49.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

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Enrollment information for Northridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1994 209 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 201 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1996 201 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1997 203 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 307 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1999 302 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 325 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 328 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 322 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 5 335
2003 322 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 5 335
2004 333 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 4 343
2005 308 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 5 320
2006 320 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 2 329
2007 342 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 2 351
2008 346 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 6 360
2009 351 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 4 360
2010 351 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 358
2011 357 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 363
2012 324 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 329
2013 315 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 321
2014 294 3 1 5 0 0 3 0 306
2015 276 2 0 5 1 0 9 0 293
2016 261 1 0 4 0 0 11 0 277
2017 278 1 0 4 0 0 6 0 289
2018 265 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 277
2019 280 1 1 4 0 0 6 0 292
2020 262 0 1 7 0 0 7 0 277
2021 261 0 1 6 0 0 6 0 274
2022 246 1 0 8 1 0 11 0 267
2023 249 2 1 6 1 0 12 0 271
2024 244 3 4 8 1 0 14 0 274

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 0 n/a n/a n/a
1994 213 14.0 15.2 0
1995 204 16.0 12.8 0
1996 204 16.0 12.8 0
1997 205 15.0 13.7 0
1998 314 21.0 15.0 5.7
1999 306 21.0 14.6 9.8
2000 330 20.0 16.5 12.1
2001 335 21.0 16.0 11
2002 335 18.0 18.6 14.2
2003 335 18.0 18.6 14.2
2004 343 19.4 17.7 14.5
2005 320 19.2 16.7 13.3
2006 329 19.6 16.8 10.7
2007 351 21.2 16.6 14
2008 360 22.4 16.1 n/a
2009 360 22.9 15.7 12.6
2010 358 23.0 15.5 18.9
2011 363 23.3 15.5 19.3
2012 329 20.0 16.4 19.5
2013 321 19.1 16.8 23.4
2014 306 17.4 17.4 24.5
2015 293 n/a n/a 25.6
2016 277 20.0 13.8 27.1
2017 289 16.3 17.6 36.3
2018 277 16.7 16.5 32.5
2019 292 18.1 16.1 33.9
2020 277 19.1 14.4 58.5
2021 274 16.6 16.4 n/a
2022 267 16.9 15.7 n/a
2023 271 14.2 19.0 n/a
2024 274 19.5 14.0 83.9

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 0 n/a n/a n/a
1994 213 14.0 15.2 0
1995 204 16.0 12.8 0
1996 204 16.0 12.8 0
1997 205 15.0 13.7 0
1998 314 21.0 15.0 5.7
1999 306 21.0 14.6 9.8
2000 330 20.0 16.5 12.1
2001 335 21.0 16.0 11
2002 335 18.0 18.6 14.2
2003 335 18.0 18.6 14.2
2004 343 19.4 17.7 14.5
2005 320 19.2 16.7 13.3
2006 329 19.6 16.8 10.7
2007 351 21.2 16.6 14
2008 360 22.4 16.1 n/a
2009 360 22.9 15.7 12.6
2010 358 23.0 15.5 18.9
2011 363 23.3 15.5 19.3
2012 329 20.0 16.4 19.5
2013 321 19.1 16.8 23.4
2014 306 17.4 17.4 24.5
2015 293 n/a n/a 25.6
2016 277 20.0 13.8 27.1
2017 289 16.3 17.6 36.3
2018 277 16.7 16.5 32.5
2019 292 18.1 16.1 33.9
2020 277 19.1 14.4 58.5
2021 274 16.6 16.4 n/a
2022 267 16.9 15.7 n/a
2023 271 14.2 19.0 n/a
2024 274 19.5 14.0 83.9

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 Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,358
2022 $12,789
2023 $13,433
2024 $13,033

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 363rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 512th of 1048 Middle schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Northridge Middle School)69.252.9
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northridge Local)70.254.3
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Middle School)55.457.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Local)55.458.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northridge Middle School)66.726.2
 40.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northridge Local)67.126.2
 40.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Middle School)84.767.4
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Local)84.967.4
 17.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Northridge Middle School)70.962.4
 8.5%
   8th Grade Science (Northridge Local)71.262.4
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northridge Middle School)54.255.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northridge Local)54.255.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Middle School)68.359.3
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Local)68.359.3
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Northridge Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Northridge Local)73.369.2
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students292271
 7.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White280249
 11.1%
Two or More Races612
 100%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Northridge Middle School.

Students at Northridge Middle School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Northridge Middle School usually go on to attend Northridge High School

Northridge Middle School ranks 371st of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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