Serving 495 students in grades 6-7, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
84%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
495 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Southwest Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Reading School District.
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