At a glance
Reported students
1,113
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
Northwest Middle School: 1,113 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 723
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Northwest Middle School
Northwest Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Coralville. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Iowa City Comm School District. NCES reports 1,113 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.1%) and Black (30.8%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northwest Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.1%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black30.8%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iowa City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southeast Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,269 reported students
North Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
925 reported students
Liberty High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,286 reported students
West Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,514 reported students
Iowa City High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,666 reported students
Penn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Public schools near Northwest Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 270 | 0.2 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 343 | 0.7 mi |
| North Central Middle School Middle · Iowa City Comm School District | 06–08 | 925 | 2.9 mi |
| Clear Creek Amana Middle School Middle · Clear Creek Amana Comm School District | 06–08 | 702 | 4.7 mi |
| Southeast Middle School Middle · Iowa City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,269 | 5.1 mi |
| Solon Middle School Middle · Solon Comm School District | 06–08 | 320 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle School
What grades does Northwest Middle School serve?
Northwest Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Iowa City Comm School District.
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School reported 1,113 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 723 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 1,113 students and 77.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwest Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iowa City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwest Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwest Middle School in?
Northwest Middle School is part of Iowa City Comm School District, based in Iowa City, IA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwest Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kirkwood Elementary School (0.2 mi), Central Elementary School (0.7 mi), North Central Middle School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.