About This School
Northwood Junior High School is located in Highland Park, IL and is one of 3 middle schools in North Shore School District 112. It is a public school that serves 438 students in grades 6-8.
Northwood Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwood Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Northwood Junior High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwood Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Northwood Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwood Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Northwood Junior High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwood Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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North Shore SD 112 District Spending
$12,822Per Pupil
The North Shore SD 112 spends $12,822 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 39% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about North Shore SD 112 District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St James School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Elm Place School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Bannockburn Elementary School 2.2 miles | |
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| Lake Forest Country Day School 2.5 miles | n/a | |
| Holy Cross School 2.5 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- North Shore School District 112
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Northwood Junior High School945 North Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432-4770
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Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 438
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Northwood Junior High School had 40% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
56%
Hispanic
38%
Black
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Northwood Junior High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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