Southwestern Middle School vs. River Springs Middle School
Should I attend Southwestern Middle School or River Springs 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
Southwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 714 students in grades 6-8, Southwestern 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,289 students in grades 6-8, River Springs 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
714 students
1,289 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2263 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1969 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
241
422
Grade 7 Students
215
393
Grade 8 Students
258
474
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
24%
24%
% Black
26%
11%
% White
43%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
