Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, Southwestern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwestern Middle School's student population of 312 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwestern Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1414 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern Middle School's ranking?
Southwestern Middle School is ranked #1414 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southwestern Middle School often compared to?
Southwestern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Consolidated Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
312 students attend Southwestern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southwestern Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwestern Middle School offer ?
Southwestern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southwestern Middle School part of?
Southwestern Middle School is part of Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con School District.
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