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Northwood Middle School

12908 N PITTSBURG ST, SPOKANE, WA, 99208

About Northwood Middle School

In Northwood Middle School there are 840 students in grades 6–8, which is at 12908 North Pittsburg Street in Spokane. In 2026, the school does very well. 62% of students are good at math, and 75% are good at reading.There are 20:1 students  teacher ratio. The campus is a nice, welcoming place that makes students want to go to high school. Teachers use new tools and make plans for each child to help them do their best. This lets people celebrate their ability to think critically and creatively every day. Families have a lot of good options for where to live because homes in the area cost between $390,000 and $650,000. A lot of parents say nice things about how the school talks to them and how everyone on campus works to make it a safe and welcoming place. The neighborhood is known for its suburban charm and the fact that people in the community are very involved, both of which make the student experience much better. This strong partnership makes sure that students get a full education that helps them do well in school and become better people. Northwood Middle School is one ofthe best middle schools in Washington.

Northwood Middle School Contact Information

Address

12908 N PITTSBURG ST, SPOKANE, WA, 99208

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Phone

(509) 465-7500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 64% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
767
Total Students
$69398
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 161 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northwood Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 81.1%
Asian 0.78%
Hispanic 7.95%
Black 1.3%
Two+ Races 7.69%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
81.1%
Asian
0.78%
Hispanic
7.95%
Black
1.3%
Two+ Races
7.69%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 767
49.67%
381 Female
50.2%
385 Male

Student Population

767 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

383 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Northwood Middle School was recognized by the Mead School District in 2025 for its high levels of student participation in extracurricular spirit activities.

Administrators successfully introduced new technology-based learning tools in early 2026 to support student mastery of core math and science concepts.

FAQ

Q1. Does Highland Middle School take part in math competitions in the area?

Ans. Yes, the school's math teams often do very well in regional competitions, which shows that the school has high academic standards.

Q2. What kinds of environmental projects do students at Highland lead?

Ans. Students are in charge of projects that help the campus stay green, such as programs to cut down on waste and the creation of outdoor learning spaces.

Q3. Are there good music programs for kids in the Mead district?

Ans. Highland has award-winning band and choir programs that play at different events in the Mead school area.

Q4. How does the school let parents know how their child is doing in school?

Ans. Through the district's online portal, parents can see grades at any time of day or night and get regular updates through digital newsletters.

Q5. Does Highland Middle School have sports teams that compete against other schools?

Ans. The school has cross-country, volleyball, and track teams for students of all grades.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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