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Northwest Middle School
By the numbers
1130
Students enrolled at Northwest
2nd
Largest middle school in our District
23
Students per class on average
109
Faculty and staff at Northwest
52
Years Northwest has been open (1972)
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A Message From
Our Principal
Welcome to Northwest Middle School, where we remain Trojan T.R.U.E by working together as a team, operating in respect, being understanding of others, and being engaged learners. Northwest is where the legacy of excellence begins.
Kimberly Fitten
Northwest Middle School Principal