Central Middle School vs. Southwest Middle School
Should you attend Central Middle School or Southwest Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
692 students
803 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1952 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#490 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
241
247
Grade 7 Students
259
270
Grade 8 Students
192
286
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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10%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
95%
10%
% White
1%
70%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%