Northwest Middle School

www.iowacityschools.org/NorthwestJH

1,113 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Junior High School, located in Coralville, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of early adolescents, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering personal growth, social responsibility, and a sense of community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Northwest Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By encouraging participation in these areas, the school aims to help students explore their unique interests and build essential leadership skills. With a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school serves as a central pillar for the local Coralville community, preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

1,113

Total Students

77.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	137
Black	343
Asian	100
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
469 (42.3%)
Black
343 (30.9%)
Hispanic
137 (12.3%)
Asian
100 (9.0%)
Two or More
58 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1060
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/NorthwestJH
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 6 363

Grade 7 385

Grade 8 365