Southwest Middle School vs. Chain Of Lakes Middle School
Should I attend Southwest Middle School or Chain Of Lakes 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Chain Of Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,383 students in grades 6-8, Southwest 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 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,108 students in grades 6-8, Chain Of Lakes 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,383 students
1,108 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2489 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
431
366
Grade 7 Students
450
371
Grade 8 Students
502
371
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
41%
40%
% Black
21%
40%
% White
27%
14%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%