NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Northwood Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 630 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Northwood Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwood Middle School, located at 1201 E. Washington Center Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent educational institution serving students in the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, offering a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social responsibility, and preparation for future scholastic success. The school is known for being a hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in both academics and extracurricular activities.

Like many schools in the FWCS system, Northwood Middle School strives to integrate technology into the classroom and provide a diverse array of programs to meet the varied needs of its student body. The faculty and administration typically focus on fostering a positive school culture through initiatives that promote character development and collaboration. By balancing rigorous core subjects with elective opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students discover their personal strengths while preparing them for the challenges of their upcoming high school years.

For more information, contact Northwood Middle School at (260) 467-2930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1201 E Wash Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-4598
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NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 630 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
630
Teachers:
35.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 630 students

White
46.0%
Hispanic/Latino
17.1%
Black or African American
15.9%
Two or more races
12.1%
Asian
8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.