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Northwestern Local School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

7571 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
Wayne County
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PH: (419) 846-3151
FAX: (419) 846-3361

Grades K-12
1445 students
3 schools

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Performance Index

100 (2009)

99 (2008)

99 (2007)

101 (2006)

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Performance Index

Ohio uses the Performance Index (PI) to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
The PI scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student.
The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

OAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

93% (2009)

86% (2008)

93% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

95% (2009)

87% (2008)

96% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Writing

94% (2009)

93% (2008)

85% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

86% (2008)

87% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Social Studies

89% (2009)

82% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 62% in 2009.

Science

96% (2009)

87% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

78% (2008)

70% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2009)

84% (2008)

89% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Math

87% (2009)

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

92% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

77% (2009)

92% (2008)

87% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Social Studies

47% (2009)

50% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 51% in 2009.

Science

66% (2009)

70% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and social studies.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

OAT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	90%
Non-disabled	93%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	>95%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	>95%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	60%
Non-disabled	>95%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Disabled	56%
Non-disabled	>95%
Gifted	>95%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	91%
Male	>95%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	83%
Non-disabled	>95%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	86%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Disabled	67%
Non-disabled	88%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Disabled	64%
Non-disabled	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	92%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Disabled	82%
Non-disabled	90%

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	>95%
Male	>95%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	>95%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	91%
Non-disabled	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Disabled	46%
Non-disabled	82%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	50%
Non-disabled	93%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Disabled	50%
Non-disabled	95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	85%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Disabled	29%
Non-disabled	>95%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Disabled	29%
Non-disabled	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	84%
Male	92%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Disabled	47%
Non-disabled	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	89%
Male	69%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Disabled	33%
Non-disabled	85%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	47%
Female	52%
Male	44%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Disabled	6%
Non-disabled	55%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	66%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Disabled	17%
Non-disabled	75%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	85%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	39%
Non-disabled	95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and social studies.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

OGT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

91% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

Social Studies

87% (2009)

84% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2009.

Science

83% (2009)

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

88% (2008)

92% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

79% (2008)

90% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

OGT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	>95%
Male	88%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Disabled	53%
Non-disabled	>95%
Gifted	>95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	86%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	37%
Non-disabled	>95%
Gifted	>95%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	80%
Male	85%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Disabled	32%
Non-disabled	93%
Gifted	>95%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	>95%
Male	95%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	>95%
Economically disadvantaged	>95%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	74%
Non-disabled	>95%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Disabled	47%
Non-disabled	>95%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	24	22	21

¹Source: OH Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	60%
Graduating class of 2006	47%

Source: OH Dept. of Education

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
Results displayed are for graduating seniors regardless of when the ACT was taken.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Fully certified	100%	98%
Temporary teaching certificate	0%	n/a

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Bachelor's degree or higher	100%	99%
Master's degree or higher	52%	59%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per teacher	17	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	98%	78%
Multiracial	1%	3%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged students	41%	36%
Students with disabilities	14%	14%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	96%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,019	$9,288

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	59%
Support services	9%	11%
Administration	11%	13%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >