Northwestern Middle School

285 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Northwestern Middle School, located in Kokomo, Indiana, serves as a key component of the Northwestern School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students navigating the transition between elementary and high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-grade students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its academic offerings, Northwestern Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience. The school community typically supports a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and creative arts, which help students develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. With a commitment to maintaining strong community ties and leveraging local resources, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both as scholars and as active, engaged citizens within the Kokomo area.

285

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	7
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
253 (88.8 %)
Two or More
13 (4.6 %)
Black
10 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwestern School Corp
Phone:	(765)454-2323
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 153