Serving 369 students in grades 1-5, Southwest Elementary Global Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest Elementary School serves the southwest part of Lexington, NC, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Elementary Global Academy's student population of 369 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Elementary Global Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary Global Academy is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Elementary Global Academy's ranking?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy is ranked #1508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southwest Elementary Global Academy often compared to?
Southwest Elementary Global Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Charles England Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
369 students attend Southwest Elementary Global Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Southwest Elementary Global Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary Global Academy offer ?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Elementary Global Academy part of?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy is part of Lexington City Schools.
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