Southwest Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Southwest Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 940 students in grades 7-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,175 students in grades 7-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
940 students
1,175 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2406 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1750 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
487
598
Grade 8 Students
453
577
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
18%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
47%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%