Northwood Middle School

798 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwood Middle School, located in the Mead School District in Spokane, Washington, serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, Northwood offers a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. Northwood provides a range of activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and various student-led clubs, which help build school spirit and community connections. By prioritizing clear communication between staff, families, and students, Northwood Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential and develop the foundational skills necessary for future success.

798

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	647
Hispanic	65
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	56
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
647 (81.3 %)
Hispanic
65 (8.2 %)
Two or More
56 (7.0 %)
Asian
11 (1.4 %)
Black
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Mead School District
Phone:	(509)465-7500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 6 263

Grade 7 258

Grade 8 277

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwood Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	263
Grade 7	258
Grade 8	277

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwood Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	413	51.8%
Male	383	48%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th