Northwood Middle School
Spokane, WA · Mead School District · Grades 6-8
114th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Northwood Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Middle School 114th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
Northwood Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 791 students tested
Northwood Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 767 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 81.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 8.0% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.5% | 7.7% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Northwood Middle School
Typical home value $466K in zip 99208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Northwood Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Mountainside Middle SchoolMead School District · 2.8 mi away117th of 381
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 8Highland Middle SchoolMead School District · 4 mi away80th of 381
ELA 62% · Math 51% - 2Garry Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 4.4 mi away313th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 21% - 4Salk Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 5.1 mi away257th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 22% - 1Shaw Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 5.5 mi away355th of 381
ELA 22% · Math 15% - 3Glover Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 6 mi away303rd of 381
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 1Denny Yasuhara Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 6.3 mi away357th of 381
ELA 25% · Math 12% - 6Pauline Flett Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 6.8 mi away188th of 381
ELA 46% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwood Middle School in?
Northwood Middle School is part of the Mead School District district in Spokane, Washington.
Is Northwood Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Middle School 114th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwood Middle School?
White 81%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 8%, Black 1% (767 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwood Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99208 is $466K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.