Northwest Middle School

405 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Middle School, located at 8614 Erie Ave NW in Canal Fulton, Ohio, serves as a key academic institution within the Northwest Local School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal development, the school aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of their adolescent years while building a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

Beyond the classroom, Northwest Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social initiatives. The school maintains a strong connection with the surrounding Canal Fulton community, leveraging its location to create a neighborhood-focused environment. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to prepare its student body to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens as they progress toward graduation.

405

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
377 (93.1%)
Two or More
17 (4.2%)
Hispanic
8 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Northwest Local
Phone:	(330)854-3303
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 5 1

Grade 6 141

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 118