Northwestern Middle School

Northwestern Local
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
288 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Northwestern Middle School, located in West Salem, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Northwestern Local School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that aims to foster academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development as students transition from elementary school to their high school years.

Beyond standard academics, the school community is dedicated to cultivating a positive culture that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and sports. By focusing on core foundational skills and preparing students for future educational challenges, Northwestern Middle School plays an integral role in the broader Northwestern community, serving as a hub for both learning and local involvement in Wayne County.
288
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    274 (95.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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 Local
Phone: (419)846-3974
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 6 95
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 97
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hillsdale Middle School
Hillsdale Local
248 Students
144 N High St
Jeromesville, OH 44840 (7.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th