Northwestern Elementary School vs Northwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 350 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern Elementary School
West Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Northwestern Middle School
West Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
| Measure | Northwestern Elementary School West Salem, Ohio | Northwestern Middle School West Salem, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #530 of 1,713 | #311 of 646 |
| National rank | #7678 of 50,301 | #3070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| city | West Salem | West Salem |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 71.3).
- •Northwestern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Northwestern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Northwestern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 45.8%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •Northwestern Elementary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 284.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwestern Elementary School better than Northwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 71.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between West Salem and West Salem in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Elementary School: 632. Northwestern Middle School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School rank in Ohio?
Northwestern Elementary School is 530th of 1,713 and Northwestern Middle School is 311th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).