Southwest Middle School

1103 Woodruff St
Searcy, AR 72143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 938 students in grades 4-6, Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwest Middle School's student population of 938 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
938 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
#205 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
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51%
36%
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42%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
10%
20%
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White
72%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Southwest Middle School is ranked #205 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
938 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Southwest Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Searcy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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