Serving 1,290 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest Middle serves the southwest part of Orlando, FL, covering an area of approximately 27 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Middle School's student population of 1,290 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,290 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1953 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sealion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Southwest Middle School is ranked #1953 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southwest Middle School often compared to?
Southwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chain Of Lakes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
1,290 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southwest Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Orange School District.
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