Northwood Middle School

Summary:

Northwood Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, Washington, serving around 798 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Mead School District, which is ranked 42 out of 247 school districts in the state, Northwood has consistently been ranked in the top 25% of middle schools in Washington over the past decade, with a current ranking of 166 out of 535 middle schools.

Northwood Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 59.25% of Northwood students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 52.63%. The school's performance is particularly impressive for its Hispanic and multi-racial student subgroups, which rank in the top 30-40% of middle schools in the state. However, Northwood's student population is predominantly White, at 81.08%, which is not representative of the broader diversity in the Spokane area.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Northwood's academic performance in ELA and Math is generally stronger than Highland Middle School and Mountainside Middle School, both part of the Mead School District. However, Northwood's performance lags behind some of the higher-performing middle schools in the Spokane School District, such as Pauline Flett Middle School and Glover Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12908 N Pittsburg St
       Spokane, WA  99208-9505


(509) 465-7500

District: Mead School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,720 Help


Students who attend Northwood Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mead Senior High School

Feeder schools for Northwood Middle School:

Elementary:    Brentwood Elementary School
    Farwell Elementary School
    Midway Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  798

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwood Middle School ranks better than 69% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Northwood Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Mead School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 18.4, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Mead School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Middle School is $13,720. 1 middle schools in the Mead School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwood Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood Middle School 166th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Northwood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mead School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead School District 42nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwood Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.23 81st 421 80.8%
2005 78.13 75th 425 82.4%
2006 80.22 65th 449 85.5%
2007 80.10 62nd 463 86.6%
2008 84.81 45th 466 90.3%
2009 83.07 58th 476 87.8%
2010 74.48 95th 483 80.3%
2011 80.35 70th 492 85.8%
2012 79.75 71st 497 85.7%
2013 80.45 67th 498 86.5%
2015 79.27 71st 445 84.0%
2016 80.81 70th 443 84.2%
2017 83.22 58th 435 86.7%
2018 78.15 88th 437 79.9%
2019 77.34 102nd 512 80.1%
2021 74.03 118th 529 77.7%
2022 76.05 115th 541 78.7%
2023 65.94 157th 539 70.9%
2024 65.33 166th 535 69.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.13 85th 166 48.8%
2019 52.60 118th 246 52.0%
2021 71.72 51st 250 79.6%
2022 70.86 60th 257 76.7%
2023 48.35 118th 244 51.6%
2024 59.90 88th 243 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.72 147th 268 45.1%
2019 35.36 141st 231 39.0%
2021 32.71 145th 210 31.0%
2023 29.61 116th 167 30.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.25 57th 349 83.7%
2019 78.36 41st 448 90.8%
2021 68.97 80th 458 82.5%
2022 80.17 49th 475 89.7%
2023 59.30 157th 463 66.1%
2024 54.51 184th 455 59.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.63 1st 59 98.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.40 93rd 376 75.3%
2019 74.83 98th 452 78.3%
2021 68.85 121st 469 74.2%
2022 69.42 124th 479 74.1%
2023 58.97 173rd 464 62.7%
2024 63.86 154th 464 66.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.80 4th 50 92.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.72 73rd 371 80.3%
2019 78.36 84th 453 81.5%
2021 78.11 90th 476 81.1%
2022 80.85 81st 480 83.1%
2023 70.33 120th 470 74.5%
2024 65.14 135th 466 71.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.68 15th 259 94.2%
2019 86.52 30th 344 91.3%
2021 76.09 57th 353 83.9%
2022 75.62 57th 360 84.2%
2023 54.76 127th 336 62.2%
2024 53.40 139th 344 59.6%
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Rank History for White students at Northwood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.69 95th 325 70.8%
2019 73.84 103rd 470 78.1%
2021 66.94 131st 480 72.7%
2022 68.99 122nd 488 75.0%
2023 58.43 176th 488 63.9%
2024 59.94 176th 486 63.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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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Enrollment information for Northwood Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 719 7 27 2 3 n/a n/a 0 758
1989 704 5 22 5 4 n/a n/a 0 740
1990 627 9 15 7 2 n/a n/a 0 660
1991 651 7 16 10 2 n/a n/a 0 686
1992 771 4 17 12 7 n/a n/a 0 811
1993 875 6 29 8 5 n/a n/a 0 923
1994 858 10 24 13 8 n/a n/a 0 913
1995 802 12 19 12 14 n/a n/a 0 859
1996 802 12 19 12 14 n/a n/a 0 859
1997 901 14 17 14 6 n/a n/a 0 952
1998 675 5 8 14 5 n/a n/a 0 707
1999 654 6 12 14 6 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 646 4 12 6 7 n/a n/a 0 675
2001 619 8 21 11 7 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 716 10 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 752
2003 716 10 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 752
2004 713 12 23 18 7 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 650 10 30 16 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 709 12 26 14 4 n/a n/a 6 771
2007 739 8 26 20 6 n/a n/a 11 810
2008 691 12 24 18 6 n/a n/a 15 766
2009 660 7 30 17 10 n/a n/a 21 745
2010 640 5 31 17 12 n/a n/a 23 728
2011 644 7 18 42 6 3 42 0 762
2012 632 12 16 43 3 1 57 0 764
2013 591 11 8 44 4 0 71 0 729
2014 611 8 5 37 4 1 78 0 744
2015 632 6 9 45 6 1 71 0 770
2016 591 14 10 48 3 1 67 0 734
2017 600 17 8 54 3 2 72 0 756
2018 730 17 12 65 7 1 85 0 917
2019 780 15 14 62 4 3 90 0 968
2020 1073 19 24 104 7 4 125 0 1356
2021 611 15 15 69 8 5 63 0 786
2022 635 14 11 54 6 2 58 0 780
2023 647 9 11 65 4 4 56 2 798

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 Northwood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 758 38.0 19.9 0
1989 740 37.0 20.0 n/a
1990 660 32.2 20.4 0
1991 686 34.1 20.1 n/a
1992 811 41.2 19.6 n/a
1993 923 43.9 21.0 n/a
1994 913 47.6 19.2 n/a
1995 859 42.8 20.1 n/a
1996 859 42.8 20.1 n/a
1997 952 46.7 20.4 n/a
1998 707 37.2 19.0 n/a
1999 692 34.2 20.2 n/a
2000 675 34.5 19.6 n/a
2001 666 34.6 19.2 n/a
2002 752 38.3 19.6 21.9
2003 752 38.3 19.6 21.9
2004 773 39.0 19.8 24.3
2005 708 38.9 18.2 20.1
2006 771 38.9 19.8 17.6
2007 810 41.0 19.8 21.2
2008 766 39.4 19.4 22.4
2009 745 39.4 18.9 26.7
2010 728 38.8 18.7 24.3
2011 762 37.2 20.4 27
2012 764 36.4 20.9 22.5
2013 729 37.0 19.7 28.1
2014 744 n/a n/a 23.4
2015 770 38.0 20.2 26.9
2016 734 39.0 18.8 27
2017 756 38.5 19.6 30
2018 917 46.4 19.7 24.5
2019 968 50.8 19.0 25.6
2020 1356 69.0 19.6 26.5
2021 786 41.7 18.8 17.9
2022 780 41.7 18.6 24.2
2023 798 43.3 18.4 32.1

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 Northwood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 758 38.0 19.9 0
1989 740 37.0 20.0 n/a
1990 660 32.2 20.4 0
1991 686 34.1 20.1 n/a
1992 811 41.2 19.6 n/a
1993 923 43.9 21.0 n/a
1994 913 47.6 19.2 n/a
1995 859 42.8 20.1 n/a
1996 859 42.8 20.1 n/a
1997 952 46.7 20.4 n/a
1998 707 37.2 19.0 n/a
1999 692 34.2 20.2 n/a
2000 675 34.5 19.6 n/a
2001 666 34.6 19.2 n/a
2002 752 38.3 19.6 21.9
2003 752 38.3 19.6 21.9
2004 773 39.0 19.8 24.3
2005 708 38.9 18.2 20.1
2006 771 38.9 19.8 17.6
2007 810 41.0 19.8 21.2
2008 766 39.4 19.4 22.4
2009 745 39.4 18.9 26.7
2010 728 38.8 18.7 24.3
2011 762 37.2 20.4 27
2012 764 36.4 20.9 22.5
2013 729 37.0 19.7 28.1
2014 744 n/a n/a 23.4
2015 770 38.0 20.2 26.9
2016 734 39.0 18.8 27
2017 756 38.5 19.6 30
2018 917 46.4 19.7 24.5
2019 968 50.8 19.0 25.6
2020 1356 69.0 19.6 26.5
2021 786 41.7 18.8 17.9
2022 780 41.7 18.6 24.2
2023 798 43.3 18.4 32.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Northwood Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.0%0.5%0.3%6.4%97.6%96.9%97.1%94.0%97.9%96.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwood Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $519 (3.9%) $12,955 (96.1%) $13,474
2020 $281 (4.5%) $5,954 (95.5%) $6,235
2021 $1,040 (7.2%) $13,456 (92.8%) $14,496
2022 $508 (3.7%) $13,212 (96.3%) $13,720

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 157th of 539 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Middle School)67.958.4
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)7260.9
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Northwood Middle School)57.744.8
 12.9%
   6th Grade Math (Mead School District)62.952.8
 10.1%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Middle School)7361.9
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.666.6
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Northwood Middle School)63.647.8
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Mead School District)64.852.1
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Middle School)67.656.4
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)65.657
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Northwood Middle School)66.736.7
 30%
   8th Grade Math (Mead School District)65.144.6
 20.5%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Northwood Middle School)63.650.8
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Mead School District)58.556.2
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northwood Middle School)69.958.9
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.964.5
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Northwood Middle School)64.143
 21.1%
   All Grades Math (Mead School District)63.752.9
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Northwood Middle School)63.650.8
 12.8%
   All Grades Science (Mead School District)59.655.7
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students968798
 17.6%
African American159
 40%
American Indian44
Asian1411
 21.4%
Hispanic6265
 4.8%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White780647
 17.1%
Two or More Races9056
 37.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%32.1%
 6.5%


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Students at Northwood Middle School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Northwood Middle School ranks 166th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Northwood Middle School usually go on to attend Mead Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 798 students attended Northwood Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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